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correspondence noun [ kɒrɪˈspɒnd(ə)ns ]

• a close similarity, connection, or equivalence.
• "there is a simple correspondence between the distance of a focused object from the eye and the size of its image on the retina"
Similar: correlation, similarity, resemblance, comparability, compatibility, agreement, consistency, congruity, conformity, uniformity, harmony, affinity, accordance, accord, concurrence, coincidence, association, relationship, connection, interaction,
• communication by exchanging letters.
• "the organization engaged in detailed correspondence with local MPs"
Similar: letter writing, writing, written communication,
Origin: late Middle English: via Old French from medieval Latin correspondentia, from correspondent- ‘corresponding’ (see correspondent).


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