correlation

Pronunciation: /ˌkɒr.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition of correlation

correlation (noun): A mutual relationship or connection between two or more things

Example: Research has shown a strong correlation between education and income levels.

Best for: learners who already know "connection" or "relationship"; GRE Verbal (Text Completion, Sentence Equivalence); SAT Reading & Writing (Words in Context).

Synonyms for correlation

  • connection
  • relationship
  • link

correlation in a Sentence

  1. Research has shown a strong correlation between education and income levels.

Why correlation Matters for GRE & SAT

"correlation" is a noun that means "A mutual relationship or connection between two or more things" closely related to words like "connection", "relationship", "link". As a word starting with C, it belongs to a cluster of GRE and SAT vocabulary that test-takers often encounter in Verbal Reasoning, Text Completion, and Reading Comprehension sections.

On the GRE, understanding "correlation" helps you distinguish between closely related answer choices in Sentence Equivalence questions. On the SAT, recognizing this word in context strengthens your performance on Craft & Structure and Words in Context questions. Seeing how "correlation" is used in sentences — like the examples above — builds the contextual understanding that standardized tests reward.

Study tip: Start with the definition and part of speech (noun). Then learn its 3 synonyms to build a word network. Finally, practice with spaced repetition to move "correlation" into long-term memory.

How to Remember correlation

One effective way to remember "correlation" (noun) is to group it with similar words you already know: "connection" and "relationship" and "link". When you encounter "correlation" on a test, these synonym connections help you quickly recall its meaning — "A mutual relationship or connection between two or more thin...".

Use flashcard apps with spaced repetition to review "correlation" at increasing intervals until it becomes automatic.

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More Vocabulary Words Starting with C

  • cacophonous — extremely noisy; grating
  • cacophonous — extremely noisy; grating
  • cajole — persuade through flattery or gentle urging
  • cajole — persuade through flattery or gentle urging
  • callous — emotionally unfeeling or insensitive
  • callous — emotionally unfeeling or insensitive
  • callow — young and inexperienced; immature
  • callow — young and inexperienced; immature
  • calumny — slander and defamation
  • calumny — slander and defamation