correlate

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Correlate' is when two or more things affect or depend on each other. Like the way how much you exercise might correlate with how fit you are.

Examples in Different Contexts

In filmmaking, directors might 'correlate' a character's journey with visual motifs. A film critic might observe, 'The director correlates the protagonist's emotions with changing seasons.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

This year, we observed a substantial increase in factory emissions in the industrial area of our city.

Response:

So, the rise in pollution levels could be correlating with the surge in our city's factory emissions.

Business

Scenario:

Since we introduced our new product, we have seen an uptick in our monthly revenue.

Response:

This could indicate that the launch of our new product has positively correlated with an increase in our revenue.