What does paired mean?

Define paired. paired synonyms, paired pronunciation, paired translation, English dictionary definition of paired. n. pl. pair or pairs 1. Two corresponding persons or items, similar in form or function and matched or associated: a pair of shoes.

What is the meaning of par?

[ F. paire, LL. paria, L. paria, pl. of par pair, fr. par, adj ., equal. Cf. { Apparel }, { Par } equality, { Peer } an equal .] [ 1913 Webster ] 1. A number of things resembling one another, or belonging together; a set; as, a pair or flight of stairs. " A pair of beads ." -- Chaucer. -- Beau. & Fl. " Four pair of stairs ." -- Macaulay .

What is a pair in chemistry?

Chemistry An electron pair. 1. To arrange in sets of two; couple: The golfers are paired in twosomes for this round of play. 2. To combine or join (one person or thing) with another to form a pair: a director pairing his favorite actor with an unknown; a salad that is paired with a fine dressing. 1.

What does it mean when a member is paired for or against?

[ Parliamentary Cant ] Note: A member who is thus paired with one who would have voted oppositely is said to be paired for or paired against a measure, depending on the member ' s position . [ 1913 Webster + PJC ] 7.