correlation
noun
cor·re·la·tion ˌkȯr-ə-ˈlā-shən 
ˌkär-
1
: the state or relation of being correlated
specifically : a relation existing between phenomena or things or between mathematical or statistical variables which tend to vary, be associated, or occur together in a way not expected on the basis of chance alone
… the obviously high positive correlation between scholastic aptitude and college entrance … 
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: the act of correlating
correlational
ˌkȯr-ə-ˈlā-shnəl
adjective -shə-nᵊl
ˌkär-
Example Sentences
the correlation of brain size and intelligence Researchers have found a direct correlation between smoking and lung cancer. She says that there's no correlation between being thin and being happy.
Recent Examples on the Web The apparent spike in the decades-long rise of preeclampsia in America, and its correlation with COVID, is a case study in how politics wraps itself around the neck of health care. Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2022 Its correlation to tech stocks has been particularly pronounced, with both the coin and the Nasdaq 100 reaching highs in November. Vildana Hajric, Fortune, 10 May 2022 The answer to the problem is to have a single tool that ingests all of the data and provides onboard correlation and alerting functionality. Forbes, 1 May 2022 As noted, these do not have a direct correlation to the astrological moon signs as there are 12 signs and only eight phases, so the sign associated to each phase differs from month to month. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2022 There also isn’t a direct correlation between low turnout and sadness of the affair marking a death. Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2022 Pretty cool to see the direct correlation between Zach Wilson's viral pro day throw and today's throw from practice. Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Aug. 2022 While research is still being conducted to establish a direct correlation between burn pits and illness, activists and Biden have both said action is needed now instead of waiting. Kenneth Tran, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2022 So, yeah, there was definitely a direct correlation in that. Kathleen Anaza, Vogue, 24 July 2022 See More
Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2022 Its correlation to tech stocks has been particularly pronounced, with both the coin and the Nasdaq 100 reaching highs in November. Vildana Hajric, Fortune, 10 May 2022 The answer to the problem is to have a single tool that ingests all of the data and provides onboard correlation and alerting functionality. Forbes, 1 May 2022 As noted, these do not have a direct correlation to the astrological moon signs as there are 12 signs and only eight phases, so the sign associated to each phase differs from month to month. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2022 There also isn’t a direct correlation between low turnout and sadness of the affair marking a death. Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2022 Pretty cool to see the direct correlation between Zach Wilson's viral pro day throw and today's throw from practice. Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Aug. 2022 While research is still being conducted to establish a direct correlation between burn pits and illness, activists and Biden have both said action is needed now instead of waiting. Kenneth Tran, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2022 So, yeah, there was definitely a direct correlation in that. Kathleen Anaza, Vogue, 24 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Medieval Latin correlation-, correlatio, from Latin com- + relation-, relatio relation
First Known Use
1561, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing correlation
correlation
noun
as in relationship
the relation between things that happen or change together The study found no correlation between the popular diet and decreased risk of heart disease. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- relationship
- similarity
- resemblance
- parallelism
- comparability
- equivalence
- equation
- equivalency
- correspondence
- similitude
- affinity
- semblance
- parity
- alikeness
- likeness
- analogousness
- identity
- community
- interchangeability
- agreement
- compatibility
- congruity
- identicalness
- sameness
- exchangeability
- accordance
- par
- conformity
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- inequality
- polarity
- conflict
- incongruence
- incongruity
- incompatibility
- dichotomy
- difference
- discrepancy
- disparity
- dissimilarity
- imbalance
- inequality
- nonconformity
- differentiability
- discriminability
- distinguishability
- disproportion
- disagreement
- incongruousness
- distinctness
- distinctiveness
- nonequivalence
- anomalousness
- unlikeness
- dissimilitude
- disparateness