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Correspondence

UK /["/ˌkɒrəˈspɒndəns/"]/US /["/ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/"]/

Definition

the letters, emails, etc. a person sends and receives

In simple words: Letters or messages exchanged between people.

Examples

  • The correspondence between the two scientists revealed important insights into their collaborative research.
  • She kept all the correspondence from her university applications carefully organized in a folder.
  • There is a clear correspondence between the symptoms and the diagnosis in this medical case.
  • The architect ensured that the correspondence of the building’s design with the original plans was perfect.
  • Our office handles the company's correspondence, including emails, letters, and packages.

Usage notes

Use this term when talking about official or formal exchanges, such as business letters. Avoid in casual conversations or when referring to informal messages like texts or chats.

Grammar pattern

correspondence + with + person

Memory hint

Think of 'correspond-ence' like a 'corresponding message' in a postal envelope.

Collocations

  • confidential
  • personal
  • private
  • item
  • pile
  • enter into
  • exchange
  • have
  • course
  • school
  • column
  • by correspondence
  • through correspondence
  • in correspondence with
  • confidential
  • personal
  • private
  • item
  • pile
  • enter into
  • exchange
  • have
  • course
  • school
  • column
  • by correspondence
  • through correspondence
  • in correspondence with
  • direct
  • exact
  • one-to-one
  • correspondence between

Synonyms

  • communication
  • exchange
  • mail
  • letter
  • message

Antonyms

  • silence
  • disconnection
  • non-communication

Common mistakes

  • Confusing with 'correspond' which is a verb.
  • Using it to refer to conversations rather than written messages.
  • Assuming it only refers to emails, not traditional letters.