prematch
prematch Lexical Profile
prematch Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Occurring, performed, or existing before a sports match or game.
"The coach gathered the players in the locker room for a brief prematch briefing."
• noun
A preliminary contest or warm-up game held prior to the main sporting event.
"The stadium began to fill up during the exciting prematch between the junior teams."
American An early, binding offer of a medical residency position made to an applicant before the official national matching process takes place.
"She accepted a prematch at the community hospital rather than waiting for the national match results."
• verb
To match, pair, or align things in advance (especially colors, components, or data records).
"The software automatically prematches customer records before importing them into the main database."
American To secure or offer a medical residency position prior to the official national matching program.
"Several top candidates were invited to prematch with the university's surgical program."