Noun: matchmaking 'mach,mey-king
- Mediation in order to bring about a marriage between others
"Her aunt's matchmaking efforts led to several successful marriages"
- The process of pairing participants based on compatibility criteria, especially in gaming or business contexts
"The game's matchmaking system pairs players of similar skill levels"; "The conference provided matchmaking services for startups and investors"
Derived forms: matchmakings
Type of: intermediation, mediation
Encyclopedia: Matchmaking