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counterpart Definition and Meaning in English (counterpart definition)

noun
Synonyms:equivalentparallelopposite number
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Counterpart definition: A person or thing holding a position or performing a function that corresponds to that of another person or thing in a different place or situation.

Definitions of Counterpart

  1. 1noun

    A person or thing holding a position or performing a function that corresponds to that of another person or thing in a different place or situation.

Example Sentences

formal

“The Indian Prime Minister met his American counterpart to discuss trade relations.”

business

“The new software is a powerful counterpart to the older version.”

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Counterpart definition: A person or thing holding a position or performing a function that corresponds to that of another person or thing in a different place or situation.
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'Counterpart' translates to 'counterpart' in English. Counterpart definition: A person or thing holding a position or performing a function that corresponds to that of another person or thing in a different place or situation.
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