Match up

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verb

To be exactly similar or equal.

The fingerprints at the crime scene match up with the suspect's prints.
Visual representation of "match up" - To be exactly similar or equal

Often appears as...

  • match up with
  • doesn't match up
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "match up"
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Precision Needed

Use 'match up' when precision or exactness is a key factor in the comparison.

Illustration for Precision Needed
The description of the lost dog matched up perfectly with the one we found.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Detect Differences

Highlighting discrepancies often uses 'doesn't match up' to signal a mismatch or problem.

Illustration for Detect Differences
His alibi doesn't match up with the evidence we have.
Visual representation of the word "Match up"

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