CEFR B2

correlating

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: related, connected, associated, interrelated, concomitant

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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."

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