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Definition of Correspondence
1. Noun. Communication by the exchange of letters.
Terms within: Letter, Missive
Specialized synonyms: Card
Derivative terms: Correspond
2. Noun. Compatibility of observations. "The results of two tests were in correspondence"
Generic synonyms: Compatibility
Specialized synonyms: Conformance, Conformity
Derivative terms: Agree, Correspond
3. Noun. The relation of corresponding in degree or size or amount.
Generic synonyms: Proportionality
Derivative terms: Commensurate, Correspondent, Proportionate, Proportionate, Proportionate
4. Noun. (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane.
Generic synonyms: Spatial Property, Spatiality
Specialized synonyms: Geometrical Regularity, Regularity, Bilateral Symmetry, Bilateralism, Bilaterality, Radial Symmetry
Category relationships: Math, Mathematics, Maths
Derivative terms: Symmetrical, Symmetric, Symmetrise, Symmetrize
Antonyms: Asymmetry
5. Noun. Similarity by virtue of corresponding.
Definition of Correspondence
1. n. Friendly intercourse; reciprocal exchange of civilities; especially, intercourse between persons by means of letters.
Definition of Correspondence
1. Noun. Friendly discussion. ¹
2. Noun. Reciprocal exchange of civilities, especially conversation between persons by means of letters. ¹
3. Noun. An agreement of situations or objects with an expected outcome. ¹
4. Noun. Newspaper or news stories, generally. ¹
5. Noun. Postal or other written communications. ¹
6. Noun. (set theory countable) Another name for a relation. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Correspondence
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Medical Definition of Correspondence
1. Communication between persons or between institutions or organizations by an exchange of letters. Its use in indexing and cataloging will generally figure in historical and biographical material. (12 Dec 1998)