limitedmatching
nounUK /ˈlɪmɪtɪd ˈmætʃɪŋ/
US /ˈlɪmɪtɪd ˈmætʃɪŋ/
A way of pairing things where only some of them are allowed to go together.
The game used limited matching, so each card could only pair with one other card.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. In computing, a search that only finds results meeting certain rules.
The limited matching search ignored files that were too old.
3. A rule in a game or puzzle that lets only certain pieces join.
Limited matching made the puzzle harder because not every shape fit.
4. A way to compare two lists where only some items are allowed to line up.
The teacher used limited matching to check only the first five answers.