one-to-one pairing
nounUK /ˌwʌn tə ˈwʌn ˈpeərɪŋ/
US /ˌwʌn tə ˈwʌn ˈperɪŋ/
A one-to-one pairing is when each person or thing is matched with exactly one other.
The teacher made a one-to-one pairing of each student with a reading buddy.
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2. In math, a matching where every item in one group is linked to exactly one item in another group.
The worksheet asked for a one-to-one pairing of each number with its picture.
3. A teaching setup where one teacher works with a single student.
The school offers one-to-one pairing for children who need extra reading help.
4. A computer link where two devices talk only to each other.
The two phones used a one-to-one pairing to share files safely.
5. A work arrangement where each mentor is matched with one new employee.
The company uses one-to-one pairing to help new staff learn the job.