What does "be matched up" here mean? Does it mean "be compared"?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
Yes, in this context, "matched up" is referring to being compared together or to be put side by side to be compared. This is an unusual usage of the phrase "matched up". "Matched up" here can also refer to two people being paired up for a competition. Ex: They are matched up in the wrestling tournament. Ex: Which photo looks better when these two photos are matched up?