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
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.
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In a corresponding move, the Dodgers cut ties with Barnes, who had been in the organization since Dec. 2014.
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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The dainty flowers of the West Elm Rhode Begonia 200-thread-count sheet set come into two colorways (bright blue and Dijon yellow), each with a corresponding curvy stitched edge.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Apr. 2025
As for the corresponding roster moves, both Treinen and Kopech remain a ways away from returning.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
This represents a significant 36% year-over-year increase in sales, driven by a corresponding 36% rise in gross merchandise volume (GMV) to $8.6 billion.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
West Elm Rhode Begonia Sheet Set $139 West Elm
The dainty flowers of the West Elm Rhode Begonia 200-thread-count sheet set come into two colorways (bright blue and Dijon yellow), each with a corresponding curvy stitched edge.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Apr. 2025
As for the corresponding roster moves, both Treinen and Kopech remain a ways away from returning.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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 19 May. 2025.
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