Definitions for mismatches

mismatches mis·match

Spelling: [mis-mach; for 2 also mis-mach]
IPA: /mɪsˈmætʃ; for 2 also ˈmɪsˌmætʃ/

Mismatches is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 650 anagrams from letters in mismatches (acehimmsst).

Definitions for mismatches

noun

  1. a bad or unsatisfactory match.

verb (used with object)

  1. to match badly or unsuitably.

Origin of mismatches

First recorded in 1590-1600; mis-1 + match2

Examples for mismatches

The unexpected result is that the less selective the school, the bigger the racial preferences, and the larger the mismatch.

The mismatch in superpower military strength in the region is eye opening.

It is the “mismatch” between our ancient bodies and the modern diet and lifestyle that brings about these problems.

In Indiana and Pennsylvania, the mismatch between spending and polls is even more stark.

Sander and Taylor say that this is exactly what mismatch theory would predict, because preferences cascade.

It is hardly necessary to explain that a mismatch—of a young and an old person—is the usual pretext for a charivari.

On the other hand, a mismatch will clear the suspect completely and the detective will know to look elsewhere for the criminal.

No law ever works out as planned, and the mismatch only grows with time.

The best argument against affirmative action is presented in mismatch, by Richard Sander and Stuart Taylor.

A key issue is the mismatch between expectations and what this economic system is delivering.

Word Value for mismatches
Scrable

17

Words with friends

19

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