Matching vs. Matched

Matchingadjective

The same as another; sharing the same design.

‘We bought a new sofa and matching armchairs.’;

Matchedverb

simple past tense and past participle of match

Matchingnoun

The process by which things are matched together or paired up.

Matchedadjective

provided with a worthy adversary or competitor;

‘matched teams’;

Matchingnoun

(graph theory) A set of independent edges in a given graph, i.e. a set of edges which do not intersect, such that pairs of vertices are "matched" to each other one to one.

Matchedadjective

going well together; possessing harmonizing qualities

Matching

having identical or closely similar appearance or properties; as, a pair of matching candlesticks.

Matching

Harmonious and pleasing in appearance when used together; as, a matching skirt and blouse.

Matchingadjective

being two identical

Matchingadjective

intentionally matched;

‘curtains and walls were color coordinated’;