matchmaking

noun

process of matching two or more people together, usually for the purpose of marriage, but the word is also used in the context of sporting events, such as boxing, and in business

Pronunciation: /ˈmæt͡ʃˌmeɪkɪŋ/

Etymology: Etymology tree English match English making English matchmaking From match + making.

An attempt to make two people romantically interested in each other, especially an attempt to set up a date between people or to arrange a marriage.
“The marriage was highly approved of by Mrs. Shelby, who, with a little womanly complacency in match-making, felt pleased to unite her handsome favorite with one of her own class who seemed in every way suited to her;”
“Patty, your timing is excellent. There's Claude over there. Want me to do some matchmaking?”
A service aiming to bring together sellers and buyers or potential partners.
“... there was evidence that they did provide information for day care matchmaking to the potential users and givers of care.”
The act or process of locating suitable players to take part in a multiplayer game session.
“It turns out, however, that there wasn't actually anything different going on behind the matchmaking scenes, because Bungie forgot to turn skill-based matchmaking on. I believe the kids call this "getting caught in 4K."”
The manufacture of matches for kindling or burning.

Etymology: Etymology tree English match English making English matchmaking From match + making.