Correlate

/ˈkɔːrəˌleɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a thing that has a mutual relationship or connection with another.

The study highlights the correlate of stress and heart disease.

a statistical measure that describes the extent to which two variables are related.

The correlate between temperature and ice cream sales was evident during the summer months.

verb

to show or establish a relationship between two or more things.

Researchers aim to correlate sleep patterns with academic performance.

to have a mutual relationship or connection.

The scientists found that increased exercise correlates with better health outcomes.

From Latin 'correlatus', past participle of 'correlare' meaning 'to relate together'.

correlate with

to have a mutual relationship with something.

strongly correlate

to have a significant or substantial connection.

directly correlate

to have a relationship that is straightforward or intuitive.

correlation

a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things.

correlative

having a mutual relationship; corresponding.

to connect the dots

We need to correlate these facts to solve the mystery.

to link up

You need to correlate all the data we have.