Meaning of the word "match against" in English

What does "match against" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

match against

US /mætʃ əˈɡɛnst/
UK /mætʃ əˈɡɛnst/

Phrasal Verb

to compete or play a game against someone or something

Example:
Our team will match against the champions next week.
The new software needs to be matched against the old one to see which performs better.