one-to-one

adjective

1
: pairing each element of a set uniquely with an element of another set
2

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This type of tutoring is usually one-to-one and more focused on specific areas a student is struggling in. Danielle Barreras, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2025 The one-to-one remake seems to have been completely wrapped in new tissue paper, with its deep green jungle looking as supple as a baby leaf, and its gameplay is pleasantly equipped with smooth, modern controls. Ashley Bardhan, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025 Brands need to figure out how to break through, and the way to do that is by creating a one-to-one connection with a customer. Fairchild Studio, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025 Instead, the president relied on direct one-to-one calls with the leaders of Mexico and Canada to seal deals. Jacob Turcotte, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for one-to-one 

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of one-to-one was in 1873

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“One-to-one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-to-one. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

one-to-one

adjective
ˌwən-tə-ˈwən
: pairing each element of a set with one and only one element of another set
a one-to-one correspondence between the real numbers and the points on a straight line
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