one-to-one

adjective

1
: pairing each element of a set uniquely with an element of another set
2

Examples of one-to-one in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The LatAm Content Market will offer pitch sessions, keynotes, conference sessions, workshops, one-to-one meetings and networking opportunities with the most important industry players, according to a release. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 26 June 2024 This time, Rizza skipped institutional presentations in favor of one-to-one showroom appointments to unveil the Des Phemmes spring 2025 collection. Sandra Salibian, WWD, 26 June 2024 Popular on Variety The event will feature one-to-one meetings, pitching sessions, workshops, keynotes speakers, seminars and space for networking, according to organizers. Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 24 June 2024 The city at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains formally submitted its pitch on Thursday morning, with an offering of a $1.5 million incentive from the state and more than one-to-one non-state matching funds. Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for one-to-one 

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Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of one-to-one was in 1873

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“One-to-one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-to-one. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

one-to-one

adjective
ˌwən-tə-ˈwən
: pairing each element of a set with one and only one element of another set
a one-to-one correspondence between the real numbers and the points on a straight line
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