correspond
verb
cor·re·spond
| \ ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspänd
, ˌkär-\
, ˌkär-\
corresponded;
corresponding;
corresponds
Definition of correspond
1a
: to be in conformity or agreement
… the ideal failed once again to correspond with the reality …— James R. Sutherland
b
: to compare closely : match
—usually used with to or with The number of ballots cast should correspond to the number of people present.
c
: to be equivalent or parallel
In some countries, the role of president corresponds to that of prime minister.
2
: to communicate with a person by exchange of letters
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Examples of correspond in a Sentence
In some countries, the role of president corresponds to that of prime minister.
the joints on a horse that correspond to the human knees
Each number corresponds to a location on the map.
We'll revise the schedule to correspond with the school calendar.
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Recent Examples on the Web
The screen also shows text corresponding to Alexa's vocal responses. — Jacob Krol, CNN Underscored, "Score an Echo Show 5 for just $64.99," 18 Aug. 2019 With Amazon’s new system, human workers sit at stations in front of a giant elevated grid of chutes that correspond to zip codes. — Matt Simon, WIRED, "Robots Alone Can't Solve Amazon's Labor Woes," 15 July 2019 There has been no hike in overall violent crime in the central area that corresponds with the rise in domestic violence: Non-domestic first-degree assaults in the central area fell by nearly 40 percent. — Libby Solomon, baltimoresun.com, "Reports of domestic violence rise in central Baltimore County," 1 July 2019 Employees at the companies who make payments toward their student loans could qualify for a corresponding company contribution to the 401(k) plan, according to Fidelity Investments, which is working with the companies. — Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, "The right job can help you pay down your student loans. Here's how to find it," 9 Aug. 2019 Samuels warned that the county’s on-going economic growth and corresponding increase in home valuations likely will widen the affordability gap. — Tad Vezner, Twin Cities, "Ramsey County, focusing on equity efforts, proposes biennial budget with nearly 10 percent levy boost," 6 Aug. 2019 This technique only works if the software correctly matches a pixel in one image with the corresponding pixel in the other image. — Timothy B. Lee, Ars Technica, "Elon Musk: “Anyone relying on lidar is doomed.” Experts: Maybe not," 6 Aug. 2019 But on Monday night, just ahead of CNN's pair of Democratic debates, the website and its corresponding social media channels will begin to go live. — Oliver Darcy, CNN, "John Heilemann, John Battelle launch new politics-focused media outlet," 29 July 2019 Meanwhile, future taxpayers would be saddled with a phenomenally large debt increase and the corresponding promise of higher taxes and slower growth. — Veronique De Rugy, National Review, "Uncle Sam Shirks His Fiscal Responsibility in Budget Deal," 26 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'correspond.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for correspond
correspond
verb
English Language Learners Definition of correspond
: to be similar or equal to something
: to have a direct relationship to or with something
somewhat formal
: to write to someone or to each other
See the full definition for correspond in the English Language Learners Dictionary
correspond
verb
cor·re·spond
| \ ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspänd
\
\
corresponded;
corresponding
Kids Definition of correspond
1
: to be alike : agree
Her finished sculpture did not correspond to how she had imagined it.
2
: to compare closely
The words “give” and “donate” correspond in meaning.
3
: to communicate with a person by exchanging letters
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