correlate
gb/kˈɔɹəlˌeɪt/ us/kˈɔɹəlˌeɪt/
B2
Inglés
~ 5900
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Verbo
technical
B2
relation
1
to have a measurable relationship
To have a clear connection with something else, so that when one thing changes, the other usually changes too.
Patrón de uso:
[A] correlate[s] with [B]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'correlate' to mean 'cause'. However, if two things correlate, they only change together; we do NOT automatically know that one causes the other. Also, in scientific and technical writing, 'correlate with' is usually preferred over 'correlate to'.
Sinónimos
relate (More general and less technical; does not specifically suggest a measurable or statistical relationship.)
Antónimos
be unrelated to (States that there is no meaningful or measurable relationship between two things.)
Colocaciones
strongly correlate with
|positively correlate with
|negatively correlate with
|closely correlate with
|significantly correlate with
Temas
science
|statistics
|research
|thinking
|education
Ejemplos
- Higher levels of education tend to correlate with longer life expectancy.
- In this dataset, income does not correlate with overall happiness.
- Among teenagers, heavy social media use strongly correlates with sleep problems.
- The two test scores correlate closely across different age groups.
- Obesity often correlates with a lack of regular physical activity.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- High stress often correlates with poor sleep.
- Rainfall in this area does not correlate with temperature.
- In many countries, age correlates with voting habits.
- Good study habits usually correlate with better grades.
Verbo
technical
C1
action
2
to compare data to show relationship
To put two or more sets of information together and check how they are connected.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] correlate[s] [A] with [B]
Error frecuente:
Learners may use this transitive sense without an object, saying things like '*We correlated yesterday*'. In this meaning, 'correlate' almost always needs objects, such as 'correlated the results with the survey data.'
Sinónimos
match (Focuses on pairing similar items, without always suggesting a detailed or statistical analysis.)
Antónimos
separate (Emphasizes keeping data apart instead of bringing it together to find relationships.)
Colocaciones
correlate data
|correlate results
|correlate findings
|correlate variables
|correlate the information
|correlate records with
Temas
science
|statistics
|research
|technology
|education
Ejemplos
- The researchers correlated patient records with lab results to identify risk factors.
- We can correlate these survey responses with sales data to see which features customers value most.
- The analysts correlated traffic logs with error reports to locate the source of the problem.
- This tool automatically correlates network events across different servers.
- The study carefully correlates environmental measurements with health outcomes.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The team correlated test scores with hours of study.
- Doctors correlated the lab results with the patients’ symptoms.
- The company correlated website visits with online sales.
- Scientists correlated air quality data with hospital visits.
Sustantivo
technical
C1
entity
3
a thing measurably linked to another
Something that has a clear and measurable connection with another thing.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is a correlate of [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes treat 'correlate' as a countable or uncountable noun incorrectly in technical writing. It is normally countable in this sense (e.g. 'a strong correlate of X', 'several correlates of Y').
Sinónimos
associated factor (Less technical and more descriptive; clearly signals that it is one of several related influences.)
Antónimos
independent factor (Suggests a factor that does not vary together with the one being studied.)
Colocaciones
a strong correlate of
|a significant correlate of
|an important correlate of
|a key correlate of
|a reliable correlate of
Temas
science
|statistics
|research
|education
Ejemplos
- Smoking is a well-known correlate of lung cancer in many studies.
- Low birth weight is a significant correlate of infant mortality.
- In this model, income is a key correlate of educational achievement.
- Body mass index is often used as a correlate of overall health.
- Social isolation has become an important correlate of depression among older adults.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- High income is a common correlate of better health.
- In this study, age is a strong correlate of the disease.
- Exercise is a positive correlate of good mood.
- Stress is a known correlate of heart problems.
adjective
technical
C2
property
4
having a corresponding relationship
Having a clear relationship with something else, so that the two things go together or match.
Patrón de uso:
[two things] are correlate
Error frecuente:
This adjective form is rare; learners often try to use it where the verb 'correlate' or the adjective 'correlated' would be more natural, e.g. 'the two variables are correlated' instead of '*are correlate*'.
Sinónimos
corresponding (More common general word; does not always suggest a formal or logical relationship.)
Antónimos
unrelated (Shows that two things do not match or share a mutual relationship.)
Colocaciones
correlate terms
|correlate concepts
|correlate parts
Temas
logic
|philosophy
|science
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- In this theory, the two notions are correlate elements of a single structure.
- The diagram shows correlate concepts on opposite sides of the axis.
- These correlate terms must be defined together to avoid confusion.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- In this model, the two ideas are correlate parts.
- Some words in logic are correlate terms.
- The two roles are correlate in this system.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
correlate
AFI
GB/kˈɔɹəlˌeɪt/
US/kˈɔɹəlˌeɪt/
Sílabas y acento
cor - rel - ate (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (cor)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: correlate
- Comparative: correlater
- Superlative: correlatest
Noun
- Base: correlate
- Plural: correlates
Verb
- Base: correlate
- 3rd Person Singular: correlates
- Present Participle: correlating
- Past: correlated
- Past Participle: correlated
Familia de palabras
Forms
correlates
noun
correlating
verb
correlated
verb
correlater
adjective
correlatest
adjective
Core family
correlation
noun B2
Related words
correlative
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
uncorrelated
adjective
Advanced or less common
correlational
adjective C1
Expresiones
correlate with
1/kˈɔɹəlˌeɪt wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
technical
to have a measurable relationship with
To have a clear and often measured connection with something.
Ejemplos
- Test anxiety tends to correlate with lower exam scores.
- In this study, daily screen time did not correlate with reported happiness.