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corresponding

Saykor-uh-SPON-ding/ˌkɔɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/UK/ˌkɒɹəˈspɒndɪŋ/

Noun pluralcorrespondings

3 meanings of corresponding

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  1. 1
    adjective
    Matching or going together with something else in a similar way.

    Like a pair of socks: each one matches the other.

    Each question has a corresponding answer at the back of the book.

    The two charts use corresponding colors to link related numbers.

    Similarmatching, equivalent, comparable, analogous, proportional

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  2. 2
    verb
    The -ing form of correspond. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.

    She is corresponding with a pen pal in Japan.

    They are corresponding by email about the school project.

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  3. 3
    noun
    The way two or more things match or fit together.

corresponding is a form of correspond

correspond, verb: To match or be the same as something else. Full entry

Forms
correspondcorresponds he/she/itcorresponding -ing formcorresponded past tense, past participle
Spelling
correspond → corresponding: add -ing

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Origin

It comes from the word "correspond" plus the ending "-ing".