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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Mix a one-to-one cleaning solution of water and white vinegar in your spray bottle.
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Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
This allowed a direct, one-to-one comparison.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
Oh, and for one-to-one translation’s sake, swap out Carpenter and Wainwright for Nathan Eovaldi and Jacob deGrom.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
The changes include requiring programs to enforce a one-to-one ratio between the number of dirty needles someone takes in and the amount of clean needles that are handed out.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 26 Feb. 2026
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Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
This allowed a direct, one-to-one comparison.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
Oh, and for one-to-one translation’s sake, swap out Carpenter and Wainwright for Nathan Eovaldi and Jacob deGrom.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
The changes include requiring programs to enforce a one-to-one ratio between the number of dirty needles someone takes in and the amount of clean needles that are handed out.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 26 Feb. 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 11 Mar. 2026.
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