Mismatch
noun
A situation or thing that does not match or fit well with something else.
There was a mismatch between the man's large body and his small voice.
Often appears as...
- a mismatch between
- a significant mismatch
verb
When two or more things do not match or fit together correctly.
The company mismatched the data and caused a lot of confusion.
Often appears as...
- mismatched data
- mismatched items
noun
A function in computing that identifies differences between data sets.
The program detected a mismatch in the two data files.
Often appears as...
- data mismatch
- function mismatch
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Technical
noun
A sports game or situation where one side is stronger or weaker than the other.
The football match was a mismatch – the other team was far too strong.
Often appears as...
- clear mismatch
- mismatch game
noun
A situation or thing that does not match or fit well with something else.
There was a mismatch between the man's large body and his small voice.
Often appears as...
- a mismatch between
- a significant mismatch
verb
When two or more things do not match or fit together correctly.
The company mismatched the data and caused a lot of confusion.
Often appears as...
- mismatched data
- mismatched items
noun
A function in computing that identifies differences between data sets.
The program detected a mismatch in the two data files.
Often appears as...
- data mismatch
- function mismatch
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A sports game or situation where one side is stronger or weaker than the other.
The football match was a mismatch – the other team was far too strong.
Often appears as...
- clear mismatch
- mismatch game
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Fit Matters
Used to emphasize the importance of things fitting well together in various situations.
Her skills were a mismatch for the job requirements.
Pro Tip 2/3Expectation vs Reality
Highlights a difference between what was expected and what actually exists or happens.
There was a mismatch between the expected turnout and the few who came.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Disparity
Often used to describe things that clash visually, like colors or patterns.
His outfit was a mismatch of stripes and polka dots.
Pro Tip 1/3Fit Matters
Used to emphasize the importance of things fitting well together in various situations.
Her skills were a mismatch for the job requirements.
Pro Tip 2/3Expectation vs Reality
Highlights a difference between what was expected and what actually exists or happens.
There was a mismatch between the expected turnout and the few who came.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Disparity
Often used to describe things that clash visually, like colors or patterns.
His outfit was a mismatch of stripes and polka dots.
Pro Tip 1/3Fit Matters
Used to emphasize the importance of things fitting well together in various situations.
Her skills were a mismatch for the job requirements.
Pro Tip 2/3Expectation vs Reality
Highlights a difference between what was expected and what actually exists or happens.
There was a mismatch between the expected turnout and the few who came.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Disparity
Often used to describe things that clash visually, like colors or patterns.
His outfit was a mismatch of stripes and polka dots.
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consistencydifferencediscrepancydissimilaritydivergenceimbalanceincongruitynonconformity
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What happens when your...
But about once every hundred thousand additions, it makes a mistake. The enzyme catches most of these right away, and cuts off a few nucleotides and replaces them with the correct ones. And just in case it missed a few, a second set of proteins comes behind it to check. If they find a mismatch,
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The unforeseen...
Rather, we evolved to do one thing with incredible focus, like hunt -- not necessarily with great speed but with endurance for great distance. But now there's a widening gap between our biology and our lifestyles, a mismatch between what our bodies are built for and what we're making them do.
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Militant atheism PIPE...
in other fields, such as history or philosophy, but I'd be surprised if they were different. So, we've reached a truly remarkable situation, a grotesque mismatch between the American intelligentsia and the American electorate. A philosophical opinion about the nature of the universe,
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The puzzle of motivation...
and also one of the most ignored. I spent the last couple of years looking at the science of human motivation, particularly the dynamics of extrinsic motivators and intrinsic motivators. And I'm telling you, it's not even close. If you look at the science, there is a mismatch
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Where on Earth Will...
Again, note the mismatch. The wealthy countries of the north are the ones that are shrinking in population, whereas young countries of the South and the developing world still have very large, young populations. And we need to find ways to correct that mismatch
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The best way to help is...
of a lack or loss of companionship. And it happens when there's a mismatch between the quality and the quantity of relationships that we have and those that we want. Now in my life, the best help I've ever received has been from those personal connections
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Why societies collapse PIPE...
An analogue would be the growth of bacteria in a petri dish. These rapid collapses are especially likely where there's a mismatch between available resources and resource consumption, or a mismatch between economic outlays and economic potential.
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What causes an economic...
So it helps to start with the big recessions occur when there is a negative disruption to the balance between supply and demand. There’s a mismatch between how many goods people want to buy, how many products and services producers can offer,
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How we can navigate the...
change I think we have reached the point at which though our politics are all national our problems are almost all global and there is a big mismatch and hence I think Ted has a very very important role to play in this
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How to Survive a Grizzly...
miles an hour faster than any human fighting back against an animal that can stand eight feet tall and reach a thousand pounds is a serious mismatch your best option is to play day fall
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What happens when your...
But about once every hundred thousand additions, it makes a mistake. The enzyme catches most of these right away, and cuts off a few nucleotides and replaces them with the correct ones. And just in case it missed a few, a second set of proteins comes behind it to check. If they find a mismatch,
Video examples
The unforeseen...
Rather, we evolved to do one thing with incredible focus, like hunt -- not necessarily with great speed but with endurance for great distance. But now there's a widening gap between our biology and our lifestyles, a mismatch between what our bodies are built for and what we're making them do.
Video examples
Militant atheism PIPE...
in other fields, such as history or philosophy, but I'd be surprised if they were different. So, we've reached a truly remarkable situation, a grotesque mismatch between the American intelligentsia and the American electorate. A philosophical opinion about the nature of the universe,
Video examples
The puzzle of motivation...
and also one of the most ignored. I spent the last couple of years looking at the science of human motivation, particularly the dynamics of extrinsic motivators and intrinsic motivators. And I'm telling you, it's not even close. If you look at the science, there is a mismatch
Video examples
Where on Earth Will...
Again, note the mismatch. The wealthy countries of the north are the ones that are shrinking in population, whereas young countries of the South and the developing world still have very large, young populations. And we need to find ways to correct that mismatch
Video examples
The best way to help is...
of a lack or loss of companionship. And it happens when there's a mismatch between the quality and the quantity of relationships that we have and those that we want. Now in my life, the best help I've ever received has been from those personal connections
Video examples
Why societies collapse PIPE...
An analogue would be the growth of bacteria in a petri dish. These rapid collapses are especially likely where there's a mismatch between available resources and resource consumption, or a mismatch between economic outlays and economic potential.
Video examples
What causes an economic...
So it helps to start with the big recessions occur when there is a negative disruption to the balance between supply and demand. There’s a mismatch between how many goods people want to buy, how many products and services producers can offer,
Video examples
How we can navigate the...
change I think we have reached the point at which though our politics are all national our problems are almost all global and there is a big mismatch and hence I think Ted has a very very important role to play in this
Video examples
How to Survive a Grizzly...
miles an hour faster than any human fighting back against an animal that can stand eight feet tall and reach a thousand pounds is a serious mismatch your best option is to play day fall
Example 1 of 10
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Tyler Cowen
American Economist
If you and your skills are a complement to the computer, your wage and labor market prospects are likely to be cheery. If your skills do not complement the computer, you may want to address that mismatch. Ever more people are starting to fall on one side of the divide or the other. That's why 'average is over.
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Clayton M. Christensen
American Author
People in private equity complain that they have so much capital and so few places to invest. But you have lots of entrepreneurs trying to raise money at the low end and find that they can't get funding because of this mismatch. I think that there is an opportunity there.
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Jo Cox
British Politician
Businesses in my constituency want help to address the skills mismatch at local level which leaves employers with staff shortages and young people without jobs. They want access to reliable sources of finance, including a network of local banks.
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Jeremy Grantham
British Businessman
We used to live in a world where the price of resources came down steadily, and now the world has changed. You have a great mismatch between finite resources and exponential population growth.
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Keith Henson
American Scientist
I suspect that a substantial fraction of human problems in the world today, not just cults, result from the mismatch between the current environment and the environment in which we evolved.
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Shiv Khera
Indian Author
The erosion of extended family concept and losing out on values are the two things that are primarily responsible for the growing mismatch in the parent-child relationship.
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Travis Kelce
American Football Player
I think the tight end position is so unique because you always have a mismatch if you know how to dial it up or use it right.
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Zach Ertz
American Athlete
If I'm out wide, and they put a linebacker on me, I think that's a mismatch every time, regardless of who is on me.
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Kyle Kuzma
American Athlete
I'm a mismatch at the four, so a lot of times, I have slower guys on me, and I can exploit that.
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Tae Yoo
American Businesswoman
Major drivers of global unemployment are lack of job creation and skills shortage or mismatch.
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Tyler Cowen
American Economist
If you and your skills are a complement to the computer, your wage and labor market prospects are likely to be cheery. If your skills do not complement the computer, you may want to address that mismatch. Ever more people are starting to fall on one side of the divide or the other. That's why 'average is over.
Quote examples
Clayton M. Christensen
American Author
People in private equity complain that they have so much capital and so few places to invest. But you have lots of entrepreneurs trying to raise money at the low end and find that they can't get funding because of this mismatch. I think that there is an opportunity there.
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Jo Cox
British Politician
Businesses in my constituency want help to address the skills mismatch at local level which leaves employers with staff shortages and young people without jobs. They want access to reliable sources of finance, including a network of local banks.
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Jeremy Grantham
British Businessman
We used to live in a world where the price of resources came down steadily, and now the world has changed. You have a great mismatch between finite resources and exponential population growth.
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Keith Henson
American Scientist
I suspect that a substantial fraction of human problems in the world today, not just cults, result from the mismatch between the current environment and the environment in which we evolved.
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Shiv Khera
Indian Author
The erosion of extended family concept and losing out on values are the two things that are primarily responsible for the growing mismatch in the parent-child relationship.
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Travis Kelce
American Football Player
I think the tight end position is so unique because you always have a mismatch if you know how to dial it up or use it right.
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Zach Ertz
American Athlete
If I'm out wide, and they put a linebacker on me, I think that's a mismatch every time, regardless of who is on me.
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Kyle Kuzma
American Athlete
I'm a mismatch at the four, so a lot of times, I have slower guys on me, and I can exploit that.
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Tae Yoo
American Businesswoman
Major drivers of global unemployment are lack of job creation and skills shortage or mismatch.
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