correlating (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒrəleɪtɪŋ/

Definition

Showing or having a mutual or causal relationship between two or more things.

Examples

• The data showed that increased screen time was correlating with decreased attention spans in children.

• Researchers are investigating whether the rise in global temperatures is correlating with an increase in extreme weather events.

• It's important to remember that correlation does not imply causation; two things can be correlating without one directly causing the other.

How to Use correlating

correlating with (prepositional phrase)

Showing a relationship or connection with something else. — "Her symptoms were correlating with the new medication she started."

correlating factors (collocation)

Elements or influences that are connected and influence each other. — "The report highlighted the correlating factors of diet and exercise in maintaining good health."

Synonyms of correlating

Words with a similar meaning to correlating:

• related
• connected
• associated
• interrelated
• concomitant

Antonyms of correlating

Words with the opposite meaning to correlating:

• unrelated
• disassociated

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