opposite number

/ˌɑpəzət ˌnʌmbər/
/ˈɒpəzɪt ˈnʌmbə/
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Other forms: opposite numbers

Definitions of opposite number
  1. noun
    a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another
    synonyms: counterpart, vis-a-vis
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    types:
    match
    something that resembles or harmonizes with
    mismatch
    a bad or unsuitable match
    complement
    either of two parts that mutually complete each other
    type of:
    equivalent
    a person or thing equal to another in value, measure, force, effect, significance, etc.
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