corresponding

adjective

cor·re·spond·ing | \ ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspän-diŋ

, ˌkär-\

Definition of corresponding

1a : having or participating in the same relationship (such as kind, degree, position, correspondence, or function) especially with regard to the same or like wholes (such as geometric figures or sets) corresponding parts of similar triangles

b : related, accompanying individual rights and their corresponding responsibilities

2a : charged with the duty of writing letters corresponding secretary

b : participating or serving at a distance and by mail a corresponding member of the society

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“Robert” is a boy's name, and the corresponding name for a girl is “Roberta.” a test question and its corresponding chapter in the textbook As the cost of steel goes up, expect to see a corresponding increase in building costs.

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In a corresponding move, the Rockies recalled southpaw reliever Sam Howard (7.56 ERA in six games) to bolster the bullpen. David Dahl’s progression. — Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, "Trevor Story, primary Rockies’ leadoff hitter? Colorado’s re-evaluating options for lineup’s top spot," 28 Aug. 2019 In a corresponding move, the Raiders waived WR Jordan Lasley. — Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, "Derek Carr, other Raiders stars likely done playing preseason games," 17 Aug. 2019 The moon, with its corresponding impact on tides and ocean currents, drives many types of marine organisms to mate at specific times of the month and year. — Douglas Main, National Geographic, "Why oysters close on the full moon—and more odd lunar effects on animals," 17 Apr. 2019 Givenchy’s t-shirt, which is being sold for 3,990 yuan ($565) on the Chinese website of luxury e-commerce platform FarFetch, features a list of cities and their corresponding countries. — Fortune, "China Denounces More Designer Fashion T-Shirt Designs," 12 Aug. 2019 In a corresponding move, reliever Sam Howard was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque. — Kevin Henry, The Denver Post, "Rockies manager Bud Black can still find bright side," 10 Aug. 2019 Josh Onomah will join Tottenham in a corresponding deal. — Michael Shapiro, SI.com, "Premier League Transfer Deadline Day: Recapping the Major Moves," 8 Aug. 2019 Wide receiver Chris Thompson got waived in a corresponding roster move. — Cam Inman, The Mercury News, "Nick Bosa’s ankle injury will keep him out for preseason, possibly season opener," 8 Aug. 2019 All went well with C.J. Cron’s rehab assignment, and a return appears to be on the horizon as the Twins optioned pitcher Lewis Thorpe to Triple-A Rochester after Friday night’s game and will need to make a corresponding move Saturday. — Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, "Twins’ C.J. Cron concludes rehab," 2 Aug. 2019

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corresponding

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: having the same characteristics as something else : matching something else

: directly related to something

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