Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
opposite-number
noun
/ˈɒpəzɪt ˈnʌmbər/
Definition
A person or thing that has a counterpart, particularly in a different organization or system.
Examples
- The manager of the sales team has an opposite number in the marketing department.
- In the negotiation, he consulted his opposite number to ensure alignment on the terms.
Meaning
In the context of positions or roles, an opposite number refers to someone who holds a corresponding position in another entity, usually in a different place or organization.
Synonyms
- counterpart
- equivalent
- peer
- analog
