corelation: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Formal, Academic, Technical
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What does “corelation” mean?
A mutual relationship or connection between two or more things.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A mutual relationship or connection between two or more things.
A statistical measure that expresses the extent to which two variables change together.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Spelling: British English may occasionally use 'corrélation' with an accent in very formal/academic contexts (from French), but this is rare. 'Correlation' is standard in both. Usage is identical.
Connotations
Identical in both varieties; carries strong academic/statistical connotations.
Frequency
Slightly more frequent in American English due to higher prevalence of quantitative social sciences discourse in media.
Grammar
How to Use “corelation” in a Sentence
correlation between X and Ycorrelation of X with Ycorrelation among XsVocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “corelation” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The data sets were correlated by the software.
- Dietary factors may correlate with disease risk.
American English
- The researcher correlated the two variables.
- Happiness does not always correlate with wealth.
adverb
British English
- The two metrics increased correlatively.
American English
- Prices and demand moved correlatively.
adjective
British English
- The correlational analysis was inconclusive.
- They looked for correlative patterns.
American English
- A correlative study was published.
- The results showed a strong correlative effect.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in market analysis, e.g., 'We observed a correlation between ad spend and sales growth.'
Academic
Central to research in sciences and social sciences, e.g., 'The study found a negative correlation between income and health outcomes.'
Everyday
Used loosely for observed connections, e.g., 'There seems to be a correlation between his mood and the weather.'
Technical
Precise statistical term, e.g., 'The Pearson correlation coefficient was calculated at r=0.87.'
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “corelation”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “corelation”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “corelation”
- Using 'correlation' to mean 'cause' (e.g., 'The correlation of smoking is lung cancer' is incorrect).
- Misspelling as 'corelation' (missing one 'r').
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Correlation means two things are related or change together. Causation means one thing directly causes the other. Correlation does not prove causation.
It is a statistical measure (between -1 and +1) that shows the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables.
Yes, you can analyse correlations among multiple variables, often using a correlation matrix.
It is standard in formal, academic, and technical writing. In everyday conversation, people often use 'connection' or 'link' instead.
A mutual relationship or connection between two or more things.
Corelation: in British English it is pronounced /ˌkɒr.əˈleɪ.ʃən/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌkɔːr.əˈleɪ.ʃən/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “Correlation does not imply causation.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: COnnected RELATIONship = CORRELATION.
Conceptual Metaphor
RELATIONS ARE LINKS (a strong/weak link), CHANGES ARE MOVEMENTS IN TANDEM (move together/apart).
Practice
Quiz
What does the phrase 'correlation does not imply causation' mean?