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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌkɔrəˈspɑndɪŋ/ · UK /ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding means: Matching or connected to something else in a similar position or role.

adjective

MATCHING RELATEDB2

Matching or connected to something else in a similar position or role.

  • Write each answer in the corresponding box.
  • Higher sales brought a corresponding increase in profits.
  • The two books have corresponding sections on grammar.

How to use it: corresponding to something (Find the entry corresponding to this number.)

Similar words: matching, equivalent

Common phrases: corresponding number, corresponding increase, corresponding section

noun

MATCHINGC2

A match or connection between things.

  • The study found a corresponding of sounds and meanings.
  • An exact corresponding of the two lists was impossible.
  • This corresponding between shapes and symbols helped explain the design.

Similar words: correspondence, match

Common phrases: corresponding of something, exact corresponding

Questions about corresponding

What does corresponding mean?

Matching or connected to something else in a similar position or role.

What is corresponding in other languages?

Türkçe: karşılık gelen · Español: correspondiente · Français: correspondant · Deutsch: entsprechend · Italiano: corrispondente · 日本語: 対応する

How do you pronounce corresponding?

In American English /ˌkɔrəˈspɑndɪŋ/; in British English /ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndɪŋ/.

How do you use corresponding in a sentence?

Write each answer in the corresponding box. Higher sales brought a corresponding increase in profits.

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