corresponding
adjective
cor·re·spond·ing
ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspän-diŋ 
ˌkär-
1
a
: 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
b
: related, accompanying
individual rights and their corresponding responsibilities
2
a
: charged with the duty of writing letters
corresponding secretary
b
: participating or serving at a distance and by mail
a corresponding member of the society
Synonyms
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
Assets, risks, and the corresponding returns follow significant people functions under the AOA, and the Irish branches simply did not perform those functions.
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Ryan Finley, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
In a corresponding move, right-hander Brandon Bielak was designated for assignment.
Between injuries and underperformance, Boyle has bounced between the majors and minors several times this season.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2024
Also, transformations are key as homages to the original toys and the ’80s G1 cartoon series, with every piece of the robot having a corresponding place on the vehicle.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2024
The list of candidates was revealed in the lighthouse and in the cave, where their names were written with corresponding numbers that recurred throughout the series (4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42).
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 20 Sep. 2024
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Ryan Finley, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
In a corresponding move, right-hander Brandon Bielak was designated for assignment.
Between injuries and underperformance, Boyle has bounced between the majors and minors several times this season.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2024
Also, transformations are key as homages to the original toys and the ’80s G1 cartoon series, with every piece of the robot having a corresponding place on the vehicle.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2024
The list of candidates was revealed in the lighthouse and in the cave, where their names were written with corresponding numbers that recurred throughout the series (4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42).
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 20 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for corresponding
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“Corresponding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corresponding. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.
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