noun
correlation
kor-uh-LAY-shuhn
noun
1
A relationship in which two or more things tend to change together.
"Researchers found a correlation between sleep and memory."
"There's a strong correlation between exercise and mood."
How to Use Correlation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow closely two things move or vary together.
Common mistake
Correlation doesn't mean causation — two things can be linked statistically without one causing the other.
Common pairings
strong correlation
positive correlation
correlation between
Word Forms
correlations plural
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Etymology
From Middle French corrélation, built from "correlate" plus the suffix "-ion".