What does correspondence mean?
Definitions for correspondence
ˌkɔr əˈspɒn dəns, ˌkɒr-cor·re·spon·dence
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Princeton's WordNet
correspondencenoun
communication by the exchange of letters
agreement, correspondencenoun
compatibility of observations
"there was no agreement between theory and measurement"; "the results of two tests were in correspondence"
commensurateness, correspondence, proportionatenessnoun
the relation of corresponding in degree or size or amount
symmetry, symmetricalness, correspondence, balancenoun
(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
parallelism, correspondencenoun
similarity by virtue of corresponding
Wiktionary
correspondencenoun
Friendly discussion.
correspondencenoun
Reciprocal exchange of civilities, especially conversation between persons by means of letters.
correspondencenoun
An agreement of situations or objects with an expected outcome.
correspondencenoun
Newspaper or news stories, generally.
correspondencenoun
Postal or other written communications.
correspondencenoun
Another name for a relation.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Correspondence, Correspondencynoun
Etymology: from correspond.
Between the law of their heavenly operations, and the actions of men in this our state of mortality, such correspondence there is as maketh it expedient to know in some sort the one, for the others more perfect direction. Richard Hooker, b. i.
Whatever we fancy, things keep their course; and their habitudes, correspondencies, and relations keep the same to one another. John Locke.
I had discovered those unlawful correspondencies they had used, and engagements they had made to embroil my kingdoms. Charles I .
Sure the villains hold a correspondence
With the enemy, and thus they would betray us. John Denham.It happens very oddly, that the pope and I should have the same thought much about the same time: my enemies will be apt to say, that we hold a correspondence together, and act by concert in this matter. Joseph Addison, Guardian, №. 116.
Let such military persons be assured, and well reputed of, rather than factious and popular; holding also good correspondence with the other great men in the state. Francis Bacon, Essay 17.
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correspondence
Correspondence generally refers to the exchange of written communication, such as letters, emails, memos, or other written forms of correspondence, between two or more individuals or organizations. It involves the act of sending and receiving information or messages between parties for various purposes, such as conveying information, sharing thoughts or ideas, seeking clarification, requesting or providing assistance, or engaging in professional or personal communication. Correspondence plays a crucial role in business, personal relationships, formal or official communication, and maintaining connections between individuals or entities.
Webster Dictionary
Correspondencenoun
friendly intercourse; reciprocal exchange of civilities; especially, intercourse between persons by means of letters
Correspondencenoun
the letters which pass between correspondents
Correspondencenoun
mutual adaptation, relation, or agreement, of one thing to another; agreement; congruity; fitness; relation
Etymology: [Cf. F. correspondance.]
Editors Contribution
correspondence
A form of communication.
The organization did confirm in their correspondence all employees were to be paid their full wages guaranteed as a combination of government support and their goodwill for the shared prosperity of all employees.
Submitted by MaryC on April 9, 2020
correspondence
Correspondence is a written and digital composition which means the writing, receiving and reading of letter between person or correspondence come in the form of letter, emails, circular, report.
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Rank popularity for the word 'correspondence' in Nouns Frequency: #2216
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of correspondence in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of correspondence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of correspondence in a Sentence
Joe and Gabby Petitos look forward to discovering the information The Laundries knew about Gabby's death and her whereabouts, and in particular getting a copy of any correspondence, emails and texts exchanged during the difficult period when Gabby's whereabouts were unknown, they look forward to going to trial and are confident that ultimately The Laundries will be held accountable. At this time, Joe and Gabby Petitos do not wish to discuss this matter publicly and ask that you respect their privacy.
His courtesy was somewhat extravagant. He would write and thank people who wrote to thank him for wedding presents and when he encountered anyone as punctilious as himself the correspondence ended only with death.
A poor relation is the most irrelevant thing in nature, a piece of impertinent correspondence, an odious approximation, a haunting conscience, a preposterous shadow, lengthening in the noon-tide of our prosperity. He is known by his knock.
The administration requested authority to extend the deadline for positive train control and the Senate subsequently advanced a bipartisan proposal to create accountability and set realistic deadlines, this provision in the surface transportation bill will address the concerns summarized in Chairman Elliott's correspondence.
We have a lot of correspondence with people desperate to get home with their cats and dogs and we'll do our best to assist them.
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Translations for correspondence
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- مراسلةArabic
- съответствие, кореспонденцияBulgarian
- correspondènciaCatalan, Valencian
- Korrespondenz, BriefwechselGerman
- korespondaĵoEsperanto
- correspondenciaSpanish
- lehdet, kirjeenvaihto, vastaavuusFinnish
- correspondanceFrench
- התכתבותHebrew
- पत्र - व्यवहारHindi
- korespondensiIndonesian
- corrispondenzaItalian
- הִתכַּתְבוּתHebrew
- 文通, 対応, 書簡, 通信Japanese
- correspondentieDutch
- korrespondanseNorwegian
- korespondencjaPolish
- корреспонденция, соответствие, переписка, соотношениеRussian
- கடிதTamil
- సుదూరTelugu
- pakikipagtalastasan, filipinoTagalog
- mektuplaşma, haberleşme, haber, yazışmaTurkish
- خطوطUrdu
- 對應Chinese
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