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head-to-head

[ hed-tuh-hed ]

/ ˈhɛd təˈhɛd /

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adjective

in direct confrontation, opposition, or competition: a head-to-head battle between the two companies.

Origin of head-to-head

First recorded in 1790–1800

Words nearby head-to-head

head-butt, head-dropping test, head-hunting, head-load, head-on, head-to-head, head-up display, headache, headachy, headband, headbang

Example sentences from the Web for head-to-head

In a head-to-head race against the incumbent, Republican Paul LePage, polls suggest that Michaud would win easily.

America’s First Post-Gay Governor |David Freedlander |October 24, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
An Insider Advantage poll released Wednesday night showed him pulling ahead of Deal in a head-to-head match-up.

A Carter Could Turn Georgia Blue |Patricia Murphy |March 14, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
But Nadal has won three straight against the 32-year-old Federer to up his advantage to 21-10 in their head-to-head record.

U.S. Open’s Delicious Week One: Serena and Sloane, Rafa and Roger, and More |Nicholas McCarvel |September 1, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Say you commission a head-to-head trial of your drug against an older generic.

Building a Better Clinical Trial System |Megan McArdle |June 19, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

Surfers are arranged in head-to-head matchups in a bracket system, and advance with each heat win.

Kelly Slater Gets a Perfect Surfing Score |Mark Lukach |June 12, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for head-to-head

head-to-head

/ informal /

adjective

in direct competition

noun

a competition involving two people, teams, etc