Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
counterpart
Noun
/ˈkaʊntərpɑrt/
Definition
A person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another in a different place or situation.
Examples
- The CEO met her international counterpart to discuss the merger.
- The lawyer prepared documents that mirrored those of her counterpart in the opposing firm.
- This feature has no counterpart in the previous models.
Meaning
A counterpart is someone or something that serves as a complement to another, typically in a different location or context.
Synonyms
- Equivalent
- Peer
- Analog
- Match
