corresponding
adjective
cor·re·spond·ing
ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspän-diŋ 
ˌkär-
1
a
: having or participating in the same relationship (such as kind, degree, position, correspondence, or function) especially with regard to the same or like wholes (such as geometric figures or sets)
corresponding parts of similar triangles
b
: related, accompanying
individual rights and their corresponding responsibilities
2
a
: charged with the duty of writing letters
corresponding secretary
b
: participating or serving at a distance and by mail
a corresponding member of the society
Examples of corresponding in a Sentence
“Robert” is a boy's name, and the corresponding name for a girl is “Roberta.”
a test question and its corresponding chapter in the textbook
As the cost of steel goes up, expect to see a corresponding increase in building costs.
Recent Examples on the Web
Like many rich and powerful people, LeBron seems to want the fruits of global media stardom for himself and his kids, but not the corresponding scrutiny.
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025
When asked for a copy of that incident report on Wednesday, CMPD’s police records division said a corresponding report did not exist.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025
Threat level: The rise of legalized sports betting has brought a corresponding increase in gambling addiction.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
The Tax Court thus rejected Coca-Cola’s investor theory based on its factual findings about the concurrent allocation of marketing costs and revenue, along with its legal interpretation that this voided any attempt to allocate risk and the corresponding returns to the supply points.
—Ryan Finley, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025
When asked for a copy of that incident report on Wednesday, CMPD’s police records division said a corresponding report did not exist.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025
Threat level: The rise of legalized sports betting has brought a corresponding increase in gambling addiction.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
The Tax Court thus rejected Coca-Cola’s investor theory based on its factual findings about the concurrent allocation of marketing costs and revenue, along with its legal interpretation that this voided any attempt to allocate risk and the corresponding returns to the supply points.
—Ryan Finley, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for corresponding
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“Corresponding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corresponding. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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