match

a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

an exact duplicate

“when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook”

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

“The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun”

a burning piece of wood or cardboard

“if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode”

a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete

be equal or harmonize

“The two pieces match”

give or join in marriage

provide funds complementary to

“The company matched the employees' contributions”

something that resembles or harmonizes with

“that tie makes a good match with your jacket”

the score needed to win a match

set into opposition or rivalry

“let them match their best athletes against ours”

be equal to in quality or ability

“Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents”