one-to-one
adjective
ˌwən-tə-ˈwən 
-də-
1
: pairing each element of a set uniquely with an element of another set
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Students who receive one-to-one tuition perform better than those who learn in large classes.
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David Prosser, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In Trump's framework, these are not strictly one-to-one matches but are calculated based on what the administration perceives as the total impact of direct tariffs and indirect trade barriers—such as subsidies, quotas, and technical standards.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Ghee is versatile and can replace butter at a one-to-one ratio in cooking and baking.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2025
The result is a true one-to-one comparison that works seamlessly in both sweet and savory dishes.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025
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David Prosser, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In Trump's framework, these are not strictly one-to-one matches but are calculated based on what the administration perceives as the total impact of direct tariffs and indirect trade barriers—such as subsidies, quotas, and technical standards.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Ghee is versatile and can replace butter at a one-to-one ratio in cooking and baking.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2025
The result is a true one-to-one comparison that works seamlessly in both sweet and savory dishes.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for one-to-one
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“One-to-one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-to-one. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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