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correlate vs link

link vs correlate

correlate and link both are nouns.

correlate is an adjective but link is not an adjective.

correlate and link both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
correlate Yes Yes Yes No
link Yes No Yes No
As verbs, link is a hypernym of correlate; that is, link is a word with a broader meaning than correlate:
  • correlate: bring into a mutual, complementary, or reciprocal relation
  • link: make a logical or causal connection
Other hypernyms of correlate include associate, colligate, connect, link up, relate, tie in.
correlate (noun) link (noun)
either of two or more related or complementary variables a fastener that serves to join or connect
a two-way radio communication system (usually microwave); part of a more extensive telecommunication network
an interconnecting circuit between two or more locations for the purpose of transmitting and receiving data
a channel for communication between groups
(computing) an instruction that connects one part of a program or an element on a list to another program or list
a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a chain
the means of connection between things linked in series
a connecting shape
the state of being connected
correlate (adjective) link (adjective)
mutually related
correlate (verb) link (verb)
bring into a mutual, complementary, or reciprocal relation make a logical or causal connection
to bear a reciprocal or mutual relation connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
link with or as with a yoke
be or become joined or united or linked
Difference between correlate and link

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