correlate

/ˈkɒɹələt/

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Definition

(verb)
To have a mutual relationship or connection; to establish a relationship between
GRE

Example in Context

The study found that higher levels of education correlated strongly with increased civic participation across all demographic groups.

Synonyms

connectlinkrelate

Etymology

'Together related' concepts or items.

  • cor- (Latin) — together
  • relatus (Latin) — related

Memory Aid

🔗Sounds like “core relate

My CORE theories on pizza toppings and happiness always CORRELATE!

Visual Association

🔍A detective connecting various clues on a board with red string, revealing a shocking relationship.

Semantic Clusters

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “correlate” mean on the GRE?

correlate (verb) means “To have a mutual relationship or connection; to establish a relationship between”. The study found that higher levels of education correlated strongly with increased civic participation across all demographic groups.

How to remember “correlate” for the GRE?

Mnemonic: “correlate” sounds like “core relate”. My CORE theories on pizza toppings and happiness always CORRELATE!

What are synonyms for “correlate”?

Common synonyms: connect, link, relate.