coincide
verb C1
Plain meaning
happen at the same time or match something
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss happen at the same time or match something in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe team tried to coincide with exams before the deadline.
examThe passage suggests that institutions may need to coincide with exams in order to improve long-term outcomes.
Common collocations
coincide with examsresults coincideviews coincide
Watch out
Do not pair it with a random object. Learn the full pattern, e.g., “coincide with exams”. Also avoid confusing it with “match”.