matcher

noun — 2 senses

matcher

noun

Etymology From match + -er. Cognate with Old Frisian mekere (“matchmaker”).

1

One who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages or relationships for others; a matchmaker.

2

Something that matches.

  • There are multiple sets of matchers for various types of searches.
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