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correlated

/ˈkɔːrəˌleɪtɪd/ /ˈkɑːrəˌleɪtɪd/

Meanings
verb
To compare things and bring them into a relation having corresponding characteristics

Examples :

"Researchers correlated test scores with hours of study to see if there was a relationship between the two. "
statistics science math

Related Words

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration variable

variable noun

/ˈvɛəɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/

Something that is variable.

"The amount of time it takes to finish my homework is a variable; sometimes it takes me an hour, other times it takes much longer. "

Illustration relation

relation noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃən/

The manner in which two things may be associated.

"The relation between diet and health is complex."

Illustration included

included verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪd/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration corresponding

corresponding verb

/ˌkɒɹəˈspɒndɪŋ/ /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/

(constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.

"The student's performance on the math test corresponded to the level of effort she put in during the week. "

Illustration mutually

mutually adverb

/-lɪ/ /ˈmjutʃuəli/

In the same way, each to the other; reciprocally

"The contract was mutually binding."

Illustration distinct

distinct adjective

/dɪsˈtɪŋkt/

Capable of being perceived very clearly.

"Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic."

Illustration rainfall

rainfall noun

/ˈreɪnfɔːl/ /ˈreɪnfɑːl/

The amount of rain that falls on a single occasion

"The rainfall was heavy yesterday, so the school was closed today. "

Illustration relationship

relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "

Illustration characteristics

characteristics noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"One of the main characteristics of a golden retriever is its friendly personality. "

Illustration researchers

researchers noun

/rɪˈsɜːrtʃərz/ /riˈsɜːrtʃərz/

One who researches.

"Researchers are studying the effects of exercise on mental health. "

Illustration correlation

correlation noun

/kɒɹəˈleɪʃən/ /kɑɹəˈleɪʃən/

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

"There's a strong correlation between hours of study and test scores; students who study more tend to get better grades. "