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

Some are slim and laced, almost one-to-one swaps for ballet flats, and are versatile enough to wear with everything from romantic dresses to linen pants. — Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 18 June 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

The Aries Moon conjoins Saturn, making one-to-one dynamics more serious. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 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