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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Every fiat dollar, euro or Swiss franc deposited into a Swiss IBAN issued by UR is mirrored one-to-one as an on-chain tokenized deposit.
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Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Participating manufacturers would match the state’s contributions on a one-to-one basis.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
That served as the point of reference, though not in a literal, one-to-one sense.
—Christine Mortag, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
This means alternating running for one minute, then walking for one minute, or a one-to-one ratio of equal amounts walking and running.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 13, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
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Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Participating manufacturers would match the state’s contributions on a one-to-one basis.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
That served as the point of reference, though not in a literal, one-to-one sense.
—Christine Mortag, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
This means alternating running for one minute, then walking for one minute, or a one-to-one ratio of equal amounts walking and running.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 13, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
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 19 May. 2026.
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