1. to have a mutual relationship or connection; to correspond with or relate to something else
2. to establish or demonstrate a correlation between two or more things
Usage: often used in statistics and research

1. a thing that has a mutual relationship or connection with another thing

Examples

• Studies show that exercise correlates with improved mental health.
• The researcher correlates the data from two independent surveys.
• High temperatures correlate with increased energy consumption.
• In many languages, the word order correlates with grammatical function.
• The correlates of success include hard work and dedication.
• Scientists correlate the rise in sea levels with climate change.