Connection vs Correlation

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Connection

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1noun

Correlation

FormalTop 3000 (comum)C1noun
Mais formal: CorrelationMais comum: Connection
 ConnectionCorrelation
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/kəˈnekʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kəˈnekʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌkɔːrəˈleɪʃn/"]/
SignificadoA relationship or link between people or things.A connection or relationship between two things.
ExemploThe connection between the two friends grew stronger over time.There is a direct correlation between exposure to sun and skin cancer.
RegistroNeutroFormal
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 3000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB1C1
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesclear, close, direct, have, discover, establish, in connection with, connection among, connection between, in that/​this connection, loose, electrical, phone, break, charge, fee, connection to, loose, electrical, phone, break, charge, fee, connection to, good, tight, bus, make, miss, connection between, good, tight, bus, make, miss, connection between, good, aristocratic, business, have, use, through connectionclose, good, high, have, discover, establish, exist, correlation between, correlation with, lack of correlation
Antônimosdisconnection, separationindependence, disconnection, disassociation
Erros comunsConfused with 'correlation' — 'connection' is broader than just a measurable relationship., Using 'connections' as singular — 'connection' is needed for the singular form., Misplacing prepositions — it’s 'connection to' or 'connection with'.Confused with 'causation' - correlation does not imply that one thing causes the other., Used incorrectly with intransitive verbs like 'correlate'. It should be 'X correlates with Y'., Misunderstanding the difference between correlation coefficients (e.g. positive vs negative correlation).
Notas de usoUse 'connection' in both social and technical contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual situations, where simpler terms might be more appropriate.Used in academic and statistical contexts. Avoid in casual conversations. Suitable for discussions on data analysis, research results, and scientific studies.

Perguntas frequentes: Connection vs Correlation

Qual é a diferença entre Connection e Correlation?

Connection: A relationship or link between people or things. Correlation: A connection or relationship between two things.

Qual é mais formal: Connection e Correlation?

Correlation é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais comum: Connection e Correlation?

Connection é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Connection e Correlation estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Connection: B1, Correlation: C1 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Connection e Correlation de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Connection e Correlation são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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