correlation
/ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/ · /ˌkɔːrəˈleɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic ScienceWord #3460 in the learning path
相关性；关联
Definitions
n. A relationship in which changes in things are linked
相关性；关联
Example
I noticed a correlation between late nights and headaches.
我发现熬夜和头痛之间存在关联。
A strong correlation between income and educational achievement does not necessarily mean that wealth directly causes academic success.
收入与学业成绩高度相关，并不一定意味着财富直接带来学业成功。
Collocations
- strong correlation
- positive correlation
- negative correlation
- correlation between
Word family
- correlate (v.)
- correlated (adj.)
- correlational (adj.)
Synonyms
- association
- relationship
Usage tip
correlation不等于causation：相关不代表因果。
FAQ
- What does correlation mean?
- A relationship in which changes in things are linked
- How is correlation pronounced?
- UK /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/, US /ˌkɔːrəˈleɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
