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Correlate

usgb/ˈkɔːrəleɪt/Volume
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Causal Connection

Understanding that 'correlate' suggests a relationship where one thing may impact another.

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Sun exposure correlates with an increased risk of skin cancer.
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Not Always Direct

'Correlate' doesn't mean two things are directly causing each other; the link can be indirect.

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Ice cream sales correlate with drowning incidents, but one doesn't cause the other.
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Association Degree

'Correlate' can express different degrees of association, from weak to strong.

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Research shows that job satisfaction weakly correlates with income level.
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