one-to-one

adjective

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

Examples of one-to-one in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Premium Business subscribers will be able to offer one-to-one consultations from their LinkedIn profile, manage bookings inside the platform, take secure payments and host video calls in the same place. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 Based on the early details, the pair is expected to be reminiscent of the Hoyas’ 2019 Air Jordan 4 player exclusives, although the upcoming retail release won’t be a one-to-one match. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 19 May 2026 The prize package comprises a €10,000 ($11,700) production grant, €15,000 ($17,600) in post-production services from Disauthority, and €8,000 ($9,400) in virtual production support from Mo-Sys, which includes access to the company’s London studio and one-to-one consulting. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 May 2026 Participating manufacturers would match the state’s contributions on a one-to-one basis. Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“One-to-one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-to-one. Accessed 29 May. 2026.

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
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster