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.
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Recent Examples of correlation
Tocco said the company found no direct correlation between the HVAC system and the presence of moisture.
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Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2025
Though the Dodgers and Betts have spent much of the season saying there is no correlation between the position shift and his offensive decline, Betts was more receptive to the idea Friday.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 20 July 2025
The last time the Fed cut, in the final four months of 2024, Treasury yields rose almost in perfect reverse correlation to the rate reductions, and the same thing could happen again if markets perceive the Fed is surrendering its inflation-fighting credentials to placate Trump.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 July 2025
Please note that the correlation 1D_5D indicates the relationship between 1D post-earnings returns and subsequent 5D returns.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2025
Though the Dodgers and Betts have spent much of the season saying there is no correlation between the position shift and his offensive decline, Betts was more receptive to the idea Friday.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 20 July 2025
The last time the Fed cut, in the final four months of 2024, Treasury yields rose almost in perfect reverse correlation to the rate reductions, and the same thing could happen again if markets perceive the Fed is surrendering its inflation-fighting credentials to placate Trump.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 July 2025
Please note that the correlation 1D_5D indicates the relationship between 1D post-earnings returns and subsequent 5D returns.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlation
Noun
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Whether the student interned at a biotech lab or a local nonprofit, the depth of relationship with the recommender and their strategic approach to requesting a letter can ensure that the letter of recommendation will contribute something meaningful and distinct to their overall admissions profile.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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He’s considered a work-in-progress defensively, learning a lot from his close relationship with Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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There’s not much similarity between the two iterations.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 July 2025
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The photos accompanying the post are mostly side-by-sides of Brown with Yazdi and then Brown with Scott, as if to highlight the similarities between the two relationships.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
30 July 2025
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“Correlation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlation. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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