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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This happening in a very, one-to-one, very kind of community-level aspect.
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
To avoid damage, use vinegar only when necessary and use a one-to-one ratio.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Virtual sitters help prevent falls without requiring one-to-one assignments in every room.
—David Chou, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The new shots reveal that the upcoming reissue will be a near one-to-one of the style’s previous 2017 iteration.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
To avoid damage, use vinegar only when necessary and use a one-to-one ratio.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Virtual sitters help prevent falls without requiring one-to-one assignments in every room.
—David Chou, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The new shots reveal that the upcoming reissue will be a near one-to-one of the style’s previous 2017 iteration.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 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 10 Feb. 2026.
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