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noun

Definition of correlatesnext
plural of correlate
as in supplements
something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else the often uneasy relationship between the employer and his correlate, the employee

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verb

present tense third-person singular of correlate
as in associates
to think of (something) in combination a demanding father who always correlated success with hard work

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  1. identifies
  2. connects
  3. compares
Verb
  • This proactive approach identifies risks and takes steps to mitigate them, reassuring organizations and controlling their data security efforts.
    Balaji Ganesan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Brier identifies several key areas that businesses need to focus on to successfully integrate AI into their operations.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of identifies
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  • Social media is a bridge that connects me with my patients, humanizing medicine in a way that just wasn’t possible before.
    Nisha Bunke, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This strategically significant waterway connects crude oil producers in the Middle East with major global markets.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of connects
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  • Storme Warren, host of country station the Big 615 on TuneIn and a 41-year veteran of broadcasting, compares him to Bob Dylan.
    Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The analysis compares umbral shadow path predictions with experimental data, revealing that Irwin’s maps are the most accurate.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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