as in relationship
the relation between things that happen or change together
The study found no correlation between the popular diet and decreased risk of heart disease.
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Recent Examples of correlation
The two sports have a natural correlation that showcase his talent for the intangible.
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Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Finch noted there’s been no correlation between schedule and result.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 Feb. 2025
Worse still, there was a negative correlation for maximal contractions against an immoveable force: higher vitamin D levels were associated with smaller max force.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2025
Nor is there a meaningful correlation between brain volume and intelligence.
—Shoumita Dasgupta, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
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Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Finch noted there’s been no correlation between schedule and result.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 Feb. 2025
Worse still, there was a negative correlation for maximal contractions against an immoveable force: higher vitamin D levels were associated with smaller max force.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2025
Nor is there a meaningful correlation between brain volume and intelligence.
—Shoumita Dasgupta, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Correlation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlation. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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