one-to-one

[ wuhn-tuh-wuhn ]

adjective

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

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

noun

1. a conversation, encounter, or relationship between two people

Word History and Origins

Origin of one-to-one¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

Parents told the BBC they paid between £180 and £975 for blocks of one-to-one coaching sessions and that often just one or two were delivered - including a free taster.

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Mr Lamont said he received a lot of help as a child, including one-to-one tuition, which helped him approach learning in a different way.

From BBC

City Hall said the funding will enable one-to-one and group mentoring for 2,200 more young people across the capital, with the programme forming a "critical element" of mayor’s "approach to tackling violence".

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Maisie has attended the same school since nursery and has always had a one-to-one sign interpreter.

From BBC

Christ the Redeemer, with almost 700 pupils, has a 'parent hub' where parents and grandparents can meet and get one-to-one support from Ms Coleman.

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