correlation

noun

(statistics) One of the several measures of the linear statistical relationship between two random variables, indicating both the strength and direction of the relationship.

A reciprocal, parallel or complementary relationship between two or more comparable objects.

(algebra) An isomorphism from a projective space to the dual of a projective space, often to the dual of itself.

Roots

referorel- · Latin · carry back, relate

Synonyms for correlation

interrelationn relationn comparisonn comparingn similituden

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