corresponding

adjective
UK: /ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndɪŋ/
US: /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/

  1. Similar to, analogous to, or matching something else.

    1. I found the corresponding file on my computer very quickly.
    2. The rise in unemployment has a corresponding increase in crime rates across the city.

  2. Being in agreement or conformity.

    1. Please use corresponding form, it is important to send data to us.
    2. The two accounts of the incident were corresponding in almost every detail that the police reviewed.

  3. Relating to or communicating by exchanging letters.

    1. Do you have corresponding author for this book, John?
    2. She worked as a corresponding secretary for the club, managing all written communications.

Synonyms

analogous equivalent consistent related matching
corresponding adverb

  1. In a matching or analogous way.

    1. The prices are rising, and demand is increasing corresponding.
    2. As technology advances, the need for digital literacy skills increases corresponding.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "corresponding" in English means: Similar to, analogous to, or matching something else., Being in agreement or conformity., Relating to or communicating by exchanging letters..

The phonetic transcription of "corresponding" is /ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndɪŋ/ in British English and /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "corresponding": analogous, equivalent, consistent, related, matching.

Example usage of "corresponding": "I found the corresponding file on my computer very quickly.". More examples on the page.