Definitions for correspondence
ˌkɔr əˈspɒn dəns, ˌkɒr-cor·re·spon·dence

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.6 / 5 votes

1. correspondencenoun

   communication by the exchange of letters

2. agreement, correspondencenoun

   compatibility of observations

   "there was no agreement between theory and measurement"; "the results of two tests were in correspondence"

3. commensurateness, correspondence, proportionatenessnoun

   the relation of corresponding in degree or size or amount

4. 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

5. parallelism, correspondencenoun

   similarity by virtue of corresponding

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.3 / 4 votes

1. correspondencenoun

   Friendly discussion.

2. correspondencenoun

   Reciprocal exchange of civilities, especially conversation between persons by means of letters.

3. correspondencenoun

   An agreement of situations or objects with an expected outcome.

4. correspondencenoun

   Newspaper or news stories, generally.

5. correspondencenoun

   Postal or other written communications.

6. correspondencenoun

   Another name for a relation.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Correspondence, Correspondencynoun

   Etymology: from correspond.

   1. Relation; reciprocal adaptation of one thing to another.

   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.

   2. Intercourse; reciprocal intelligence.

   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.

   3. Friendship; interchange of offices or civilities.

   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.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Correspondencenoun

   friendly intercourse; reciprocal exchange of civilities; especially, intercourse between persons by means of letters

2. Correspondencenoun

   the letters which pass between correspondents

3. Correspondencenoun

   mutual adaptation, relation, or agreement, of one thing to another; agreement; congruity; fitness; relation

4. Etymology: [Cf. F. correspondance.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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  

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   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.

   
   

   Submitted by anonymous on July 2, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Compatibility
   • First-class Mail
   • Math
   • Proportionality
   • Spatial Property
   • Written Communication

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'correspondence' in Nouns Frequency: #2216

How to pronounce correspondence?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say correspondence in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of correspondence in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of correspondence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of correspondence in a Sentence

1. Tonja Carter:

   Was it an earlier draft of 'Watchman,' or of 'Mockingbird,' or even, as early correspondence indicates it might be, a third book bridging the two? I don't know.

2. Thomas Szasz:

   The many faces of intimacy: the Victorians could experience it through correspondence, but not through cohabitation; contemporary men and women can experience it through fornication, but not through friendship.

3. Evelyn Waugh:

   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.

4. Charles Lamb:

   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.

5. The National Archives:

   Included is correspondence from individuals, organizations, and children to President George W. Bush, Laura Bush, Andrew Card, and Karl Rove; routine memoranda regarding government awards and promotions; and draft correspondence from the White House with background material.

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