Meaning & use
correlation
A mutual relationship or connection between two or more things, especially one where they tend to change together.
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Scientists found a strong correlation between exercise and improved sleep quality.
The study revealed a correlation between rising temperatures and coral reef damage.
A note on using this word
A correlation shows that two things are statistically related but does not by itself prove that one causes the other.
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