Correlate | Mean of correlate in English Dictionary

/ˈkorəˌleɪt/

• Verb
• to have a close connection with something
1. In general terms, brain size correlates with intelligence. [=a larger brain generally suggests greater intelligence]
2. Some studies have shown that the success of students correlates negatively with the number of students in a class. [=when more students are in a class, the students are less successful]
3. In this case, a difference in height correlates [=corresponds] to a difference in weight.
• to show that a close connection exists between (two or more things)
1. There is no evidence correlating height and intelligence.
• to have a close connection
1. Brain size is correlated with intelligence.
• Noun

• either one of two things that are closely connected or correlated with each other
1. brain size as a correlate of intelligence