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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Infielder Trenton Brooks was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
Burgos, selected in the 18th round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the Guardians, had a 1.64 ERA with 23 strikeouts over 22 innings with Triple-A Sacramento.
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Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 24 June 2024
In a corresponding move, catcher Austin Nola was optioned to Triple-A Omaha.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2024
The Mets designated Narvaez for assignment in a corresponding transaction after acquiring Torrens.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 20 June 2024
As pictures from throughout their dad’s 23 seasons in the NFL flash across the screen, the siblings continue to share their favorite corresponding memories from this time.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 13 June 2024
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Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 24 June 2024
In a corresponding move, catcher Austin Nola was optioned to Triple-A Omaha.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2024
The Mets designated Narvaez for assignment in a corresponding transaction after acquiring Torrens.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 20 June 2024
As pictures from throughout their dad’s 23 seasons in the NFL flash across the screen, the siblings continue to share their favorite corresponding memories from this time.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 13 June 2024
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 7 Jul. 2024.
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