Mismatch
/ˌmɪsˈmæt͡ʃ/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbTo match unsuitably; to fail to match
nounSomething that does not match; something dissimilar, inappropriate or unsuitable.
Sentence Examples
The mismatch between the teams was evident.
She noticed a mismatch in the data.
There is a clear mismatch between our skills and needs.
CEFR Practice Quiz
There was a clear ____ between his skills and the job requirements, causing struggles.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
There was a clear ____ between the candidate's skills and the specific requirements of the high-level technical job he applied for.
Word Origin & History
From mis- + match (verb sense).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"After all the trepidation born of Holland's toils home and away against these opponents in qualification for Euro 2012, and the pockmarked nature of the pitch, this was exposed as a mismatch from the opening exchanges."
— 2012 September 7, Dominic Fifield, “England start World Cup campaign with five-goal romp against Moldova”, in The Guardian:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
There was a clear ____ between his skills and the job requirements, causing struggles.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
There was a clear ____ between the candidate's skills and the specific requirements of the high-level technical job he applied for.