Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
correlates-directly
Phrase
/ˈkɔr.ə.leɪts ˈdɪr.ɛkt.li/
Definition
Correlates directly refers to a relationship where two variables or factors change in a way that maintains a consistent ratio or pattern with one another.
Examples
- The amount of time spent studying correlates directly with the test scores achieved by the students.
- The increase in temperature correlates directly with the rate of ice melting in polar regions.
- In this experiment, the dosage of the medication correlates directly with the improvement in patient symptoms.
Meaning
When something correlates directly, it means that as one thing increases or decreases, the other does the same in a direct proportional manner.
Synonyms
- Relates proportionally
- Connects directly
- Associates in a linear manner
