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 dramatic gown and corresponding headpiece, which RiRi found online, have become one of the most instantly recognizable looks in Met Gala history.
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Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
For each nonzero vector element, indirect lookup can be used to find any corresponding nonzero matrix element, and only those need to be multiplied and added.
—Olivia Hsu, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Apr. 2026
In corresponding moves, left-hander Charlie Barnes and right-hander Yacksel Ríos were called up from Triple-A Iowa and right-hander Vince Velasquez, who threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings in Saturday’s loss, was designated for assignment to open a 40-man spot for Ríos.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Channel 7’s Ari Alexander was first to report news of Anderson’s promotion, and MassLive’s Chris Cotillo and Christopher Smith were first on the corresponding moves.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
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Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
For each nonzero vector element, indirect lookup can be used to find any corresponding nonzero matrix element, and only those need to be multiplied and added.
—Olivia Hsu, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Apr. 2026
In corresponding moves, left-hander Charlie Barnes and right-hander Yacksel Ríos were called up from Triple-A Iowa and right-hander Vince Velasquez, who threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings in Saturday’s loss, was designated for assignment to open a 40-man spot for Ríos.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Channel 7’s Ari Alexander was first to report news of Anderson’s promotion, and MassLive’s Chris Cotillo and Christopher Smith were first on the corresponding moves.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 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 May. 2026.
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