correlation

Intermediate

/ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

noun
a mutual connection between two or more things

correlation in a sentence

  • “There is a strong correlation between employee satisfaction and productivity.”
  • “Is there a correlation between brain size and intelligence?”
  • “Researchers have found a direct correlation between smoking and lung cancer.”
  • “She says that there's no correlation between being thin and being happy.”

What does “correlation” mean?

correlation (noun) means a mutual connection between two or more things. It is pronounced /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "correlation" mean?
correlation (noun) means: a mutual connection between two or more things
How do you pronounce "correlation"?
"correlation" is pronounced /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "correlation" in a sentence?
Here is "correlation" used in a sentence: There is a strong correlation between employee satisfaction and productivity.

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