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 table noun B2

A matter is a task, situation, or event which you have to deal with or think about, especially one that involves problems.

It was clear that she wanted to discuss some private matter. 

Until the matter is resolved, the athletes will be ineligible to compete. 

Don't you think this is now a matter for the police? [+ for] 

Business matters drew him to Paris. 

2. plural noun [no det] B2

You use matters to refer to the situation you are talking about, especially when something is affecting the situation in some way.

The new system should improve matters. 

If it would facilitate matters, I would be happy to come to New York. 

Matters took an unexpected turn. 

3. singular noun

If you say that a situation is a matter of a particular thing, you mean that that is the most important thing to be done or considered when you are involved in the situation or explaining it.

History is always a matter of interpretation. [+ of] 

Observance of the law is a matter of principle for us. 

After that, life became a matter of defying school rules. 

Jack had attended these meetings as a matter of routine for years. [+ of] 

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