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.
Recent Examples on the Web
With Pauley on the IL, the 22-year-old Venezuelan was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move, and McCullough started him at second base to give Xavier Edwards a day off.
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Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
The Panthers waited until Monday to process the corresponding move that led to Perkins’ signing.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2025
Detectives with the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations eventually discovered a key fob for a Dodge Ram pickup truck inside the crane, and troopers then found the corresponding truck in a field south of the highway.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Brown is initially listed as No. 60, but that is also assigned to Hector, so stay tuned for updates; tight end Ross Dwelley was released in a corresponding roster move.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025
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Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
The Panthers waited until Monday to process the corresponding move that led to Perkins’ signing.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2025
Detectives with the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations eventually discovered a key fob for a Dodge Ram pickup truck inside the crane, and troopers then found the corresponding truck in a field south of the highway.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Brown is initially listed as No. 60, but that is also assigned to Hector, so stay tuned for updates; tight end Ross Dwelley was released in a corresponding roster move.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025
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 25 Aug. 2025.
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