matcher

Meanings

• Noun

  A tool or system for finding and comparing information.

  - "The matcher tool finds and compares data in two different databases."
  - "The spell checker is a matcher that identifies and suggests corrections for misspelled words."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with matcher
catcher , patcher , dispatcher

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. match (English) : To correspond or agree
   

2. match (Golf) : To hit the ball into a hole with the same number of strokes as someone else.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. match
   

2. mate
   

3. matchbox
   

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Variants

List of all variants of matcher that leads to same result
match , matchable , matched , matcher , matchers , matches , matching

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

matchers, matching, matched

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'matcher' comes from the Old French word 'matche' meaning 'equivalent' or 'match'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first electronic matcher was developed in the late 1940s by Claude Shannon for use in telephone switching systems.

2. The term 'matcher' is also used in biology to refer to a protein that binds to a specific DNA sequence.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. comparison: The process of identifying similarities and differences between two or more things.

2. database: A collection of data organized for easy access and retrieval.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'matcher' has been used metaphorically to refer to a character who seeks to find a perfect match or companion.

How to Memorize "matcher"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a machine with two arms, each holding a data record. The machine compares the records and identifies any differences or similarities.
   - Visualize a scale balancing two weights. The matcher ensures that both weights are equal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'matcher' with the word 'comparison'.
   - Think of the word 'matcher' as a detective who finds and solves matches.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'M-A-T-C-H-E-R' to remember that a matcher is a tool for 'Making All The Comparisons Happen Efficiently and Reliably'.

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