correlate

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To have a close connection or relationship with something else, so that they change together.

   Studies show that exercise correlates strongly with better sleep.

2. 2
   verb

   To compare two or more things and show how they are connected.

   Researchers tried to correlate the test scores with hours spent studying.

3. 3
   noun

   One of two things that are closely related to each other.

   High income is often a correlate of higher levels of education.

From cor- + relate.

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