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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Palacio, who describes Give Miami Day as the school’s main fundraising event, said the money raised will not just help cover student tuition but will also help fill payment gaps to ensure the school can continue to offer a one-to-one ratio of therapists to students.
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Miami Herald, 15 Nov. 2025
Michael liked to have a one-to-one relationship with his music video directors.
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Graham Glasgow has had his struggles in the run game, and was never going to be a one-to-one replacement for Ragnow.
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All points are then transferred instantly at a one-to-one ratio.
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Miami Herald, 15 Nov. 2025
Michael liked to have a one-to-one relationship with his music video directors.
—Dan Beck, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025
Graham Glasgow has had his struggles in the run game, and was never going to be a one-to-one replacement for Ragnow.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
All points are then transferred instantly at a one-to-one ratio.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 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 21 Nov. 2025.
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