SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
correlation
noun
A relationship in which two things vary together, without by itself establishing that one causes the other.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Tendency to vary together
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Usage distinction
Return to topAssociation is broader. A correlation alone does not establish cause or rule out other explanations.
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See correlation in use
The class found a correlation between two measurements but did not assume a cause.
The next two events suggested a correlation between the number of reminder messages and recorded attendance, but the schedule had changed too.
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