What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
mismatch
Example
The shirt and pants are a mismatch. [mismatch: noun]
Example
There is a mismatch between the job requirements and the candidate's skills. [mismatch: noun]
mismatch
Example
The shirt and pants are a mispatch. [mispatch: noun]
Example
There is a mispatch between the job requirements and the candidate's skills. [mispatch: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Mismatch is a more commonly used word than mispatch in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between mismatch and mismatch?
Mismatch is more formal than mispatch.