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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According to Clark, coconut sugar can be substituted one-to-one.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 Dec. 2025
Mix a one-to-one ratio of baking soda and toothpaste together, and apply the paste to the water rings with a damp cloth.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
In contrast, ETFs effectively hold the cryptocurrency passively and issue shares backed one-to-one with the actual asset.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2025
Studies have found that women with steady one-to-one support are less likely to need pain medication or a C-section and often report shorter, more positive birth experiences.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 Dec. 2025
Mix a one-to-one ratio of baking soda and toothpaste together, and apply the paste to the water rings with a damp cloth.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
In contrast, ETFs effectively hold the cryptocurrency passively and issue shares backed one-to-one with the actual asset.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2025
Studies have found that women with steady one-to-one support are less likely to need pain medication or a C-section and often report shorter, more positive birth experiences.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
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“One-to-one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-to-one. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
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