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Definition of rematch

rematch

/ˈriːmætʃ/
re · match
Plural:rematches
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Past Simple:rematched
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Past Participle:rematched
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Present Participle:rematching
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rematch Lexical Profile

rematch Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A second or subsequent game, match, or contest between the same opponents, especially after a narrow or disputed result.

Example

"After losing the championship in overtime, the team immediately requested a rematch for the following season."

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• verb

1

To compete against a previous opponent again in a second or subsequent contest.

Example

"The two grandmasters agreed to rematch the following afternoon after their first game ended in a draw."

2

To pair, align, or match things together again.

Example

"The technician had to rematch the fabric samples under natural light to ensure the dye lots were identical."

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• Nearby Words

remarriage
remarry
remaster
rematch
remeasure
remediable
remedial

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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