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Definition correlation in American English

correlation noun

noun
/ˌkɔrəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
1

a connection or relationship between two or more things that is not caused by chance. A positive correlation means that two things are likely to exist together; a negative correlation means that they are not

Example

the correlation between personal wealth and health

Example

There is evidence of a strong correlation between drinking and violence.

Example

There is usually a direct correlation between an older person's social status and their level of personal achievement.

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2

the process of making connections between two or more things

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Definition correlation in American English