corresponding Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
   gibe; fit; tally; correspond; agree; jibe; check; match.
   
   • The two stories don't agree in many details
   • The handwriting checks with the signature on the check
   • The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun
2. verb be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics
   equate; correspond.
   
3. verb exchange messages
   correspond.
   
   • My Russian pen pal and I have been corresponding for several years
4. verb take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
   represent; correspond; stand for.
   
   • Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an 'h' in Greek stands for an 's' in Latin
5. adjective satellite accompanying
   
   • all rights carry with them corresponding responsibilities
6. adjective satellite similar especially in position or purpose
   
   • a number of corresponding diagonal points
7. adjective satellite conforming in every respect
   comparable; like.
   
   • boxes with corresponding dimensions
   • the like period of the preceding year

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