ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Correlation

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌkɒɹ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Correlation is a noun meaning A reciprocal, parallel or complementary relationship between two or more comparable objects.

Meaning

A reciprocal, parallel or complementary relationship between two or more comparable objects.

More Meanings

  1. (algebra) An isomorphism from a projective space to the dual of a projective space, often to the dual of itself.
  2. (statistics) One of the several measures of the linear statistical relationship between two random variables, indicating both the strength and direction of the relationship.

Example Sentences

weak correlation
clear correlation
strong correlation
positive correlation

Word Forms

Synonyms for correlation

Depending on context, synonyms include interdependence, interrelation, mutuality, reciprocalness, reciprocity, reciprocation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include correlativity, correlate, correlative, correlated, matching, equivalence.

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