Found 2 items, similar to Correspondence.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: correspondence correspondence n 1: communication by the exchange of letters 2: compatibility of observations; “there was no agreement between theory and measurement”; “the results of two tests were in correspondence” [syn: agreement] 3: the relation of correspondence in degree or size or amount [syn: commensurateness, proportionateness] 4: a function such that for every element of one set there is a unique element of another set [syn: mapping, map] 5: communication by exchange of letters 6: (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact correspondence of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane [syn: symmetry, symmetricalness, balance] [ant: asymmetry] 7: similarity by virtue of correspondence [syn: parallelism]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Correspondence Correspondence \Cor`re*spond"ence\ (-sp?nd"ens), n. [Cf. F. correspondance.] 1. Friendly intercourse; reciprocal exchange of civilities; especially, intercourse between persons by means of letters. [1913 Webster] Holding also good correspondence with the other great men in the state. --Bacon. [1913 Webster] To facilitate correspondence between one part of London and another, was not originally one of the objects of the post office. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster] 2. The letters which pass between correspondents. [1913 Webster] 3. Mutual adaptation, relation, or agreement, of one thing to another; agreement; congruity; fitness; relation. [1913 Webster]