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Definition of matcher

matcher

/ˈmætʃ.ɚ/
match · er
Plural:matchers
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matcher Lexical Profile

matcher Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

In computing and software testing, an object, function, or algorithm that evaluates whether a given input or text string conforms to a specified pattern or condition.

Example

"The regular expression matcher scanned the server logs and extracted all valid email addresses."

2

A person or thing that matches, compares, or pairs items based on shared characteristics or criteria.

Example

"The charity relies on a donor matcher to double the impact of individual contributions during the annual fundraiser."

3

A woodworking machine or cutting tool used to plane boards and cut tongue-and-groove edges so they fit together tightly.

Example

"The mill operator fed the rough-sawn pine planks through the planer and matcher to create uniform floorboards."

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• Rhymes for matcher

• Nearby Words

matchable
matchbook
matchbox
matcher
matching
matchless
matchmake

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Matcher. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/matcher
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