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one-to-one

[ wuhn-tuh-wuhn ]

adjective

  1. Also (of the relationship between two or more groups of things) corresponding element by element.


one-to-one

adjective

  1. (of two or more things) corresponding exactly
  2. denoting a relationship or encounter in which someone is involved with only one other person

    one-to-one tuition

  3. maths characterized by or involving the pairing of each member of one set with only one member of another set, without remainder
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a conversation, encounter, or relationship between two people
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of one-to-one1

First recorded in 1870–75
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Example Sentences

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There is some one-to-one correspondence between the characters in the two sitcoms, which is worth no more than an acknowledging nod.

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In camp, Tuchel has held one-to-one meetings with certain players with a view to discovering what makes them tick, but also to understand more who the leaders in his team are.

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"We just don't have the staff to give one-to-one support anymore because there are so many children who need it."

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Harry got some free one-to-one counselling through the Merseyside Youth Association, as well as a mentor who put him on courses that helped him gain life skills, qualifications and friends.

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They are both autistic, require one-to-one care and are non-verbal, although have recently started to say a few words and sentences, much to their parents' delight.

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