corresponding
adjective
cor·re·spond·ing
ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspän-diŋ 
ˌkär-
1
a
: 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
2
a
: 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
Examples of corresponding in a Sentence
“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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The process rapidly reduces the number of infected red blood cells in the patient’s system, replacing them with donor cells, corresponding author David Leaf told STAT.
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O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
The war and its corresponding surge in energy prices effectively pushes inflation higher and that has dashed hopes for the Fed to cut interest rates.
—Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Rankings for the Top Movie Songs chart are based on song and film data provided by Tunefind and ranked using a formula blending that data with sales and streaming information tracked by Luminate during the corresponding period of February 2026.
—Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
When using an adapter, ensure that the four small pins are aligned with the corresponding holes on the slide holder.
—David English, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
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O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
The war and its corresponding surge in energy prices effectively pushes inflation higher and that has dashed hopes for the Fed to cut interest rates.
—Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Rankings for the Top Movie Songs chart are based on song and film data provided by Tunefind and ranked using a formula blending that data with sales and streaming information tracked by Luminate during the corresponding period of February 2026.
—Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
When using an adapter, ensure that the four small pins are aligned with the corresponding holes on the slide holder.
—David English, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for corresponding
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“Corresponding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corresponding. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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