one-to-one

adjective

ˌwən-tə-ˈwən 

-də-

1

: pairing each element of a set uniquely with an element of another set

2

: one-on-one sense 2

Examples of one-to-one in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The collection’s 24th and 30th looks, in which a large fan decorated with such embellishments, are almost a one-to-one translation of Benglis’s Zanzidae, From the Peacock Series (1979). — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026

Use anonymous pulse surveys, one-to-one conversations and a team-level trend analysis to identify friction points. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Parra has noticed more staff mentioning personal challenges during one-to-one meetings or in coaching sessions. — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 1 July 2026

Complementing the peer model is Leadership Coaching, delivered through one-to-one engagements focused on executive growth, decision clarity, and performance alignment. — William Jones, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for one-to-one

• anyone
• everyone
• megaton
• overdone
• overrun
• begun
• grandson
• gudrun
• handgun
• homespun
• outdone
• outrun

Kids Definition

one-to-one

adjective

ˌwən-tə-ˈwən

: pairing each element of a set with one and only one element of another set

a one-to-one correspondence between the real numbers and the points on a straight line