corresponding

adjective

cor·re·spond·ing ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspän-diŋ

ˌkär-

: having or participating in the same relationship (such as kind, degree, position, correspondence, or function) especially with regard to the same or like wholes (such as geometric figures or sets)

corresponding parts of similar triangles

: related, accompanying

individual rights and their corresponding responsibilities

: charged with the duty of writing letters

corresponding secretary

: participating or serving at a distance and by mail

a corresponding member of the society

correspondingly

ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspän-diŋ-lē

ˌkär-

adverb

Examples of corresponding in a Sentence

“Robert” is a boy's name, and the corresponding name for a girl is “Roberta.” a test question and its corresponding chapter in the textbook As the cost of steel goes up, expect to see a corresponding increase in building costs.

Recent Examples on the Web Chicago recalled outfielder Alexander Canario for the series finale in a corresponding move. —

Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2024 Thursday’s event and corresponding letter was also a chance to educate the public on what Fringe is, leaders said. —

Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024 In a corresponding move, KC optioned promising reliever Walter Pennington to Triple-A Omaha. —

Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2024 Through Tuesday, Copa América is averaging 1.09 million viewers across Fox and FS1, up a smoking 420% compared to the corresponding stage of the 2021 event. —

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