A correlation coefficient is a statistical measure of the degree to which changes to the value of one variable predict change to the value of another. In positively correlated variables, the value increases or decreases in tandem. In negatively correlated variables, the value of one increases as the value of the other decreases.
alleviates; alleviated; alleviating. Learner's definition of ALLEVIATE. [+ object] : to reduce the pain or trouble of (something) : to make (something) less painful, difficult, or severe. The doctor tried to alleviate [=relieve] her symptoms/suffering. finding ways to alleviate stress. The new tunnel should alleviate [=lessen, reduce] traffic on the bridge.
relief (rÉªËliËf) n 1. a feeling of cheerfulness or optimism that follows the removal of anxiety, pain, or distress: I breathed a sigh of relief. 2. deliverance from or alleviation of anxiety, pain, distress, etc 3. (Social Welfare) a. help or assistance, as to the poor, needy, or distressed b. (as modifier): relief work. 4. short for tax relief. 5. something that affords a diversion from monotony. 6. a person who replaces or relieves another at some task or duty. 7. a bus, shuttle plane, etc, that carries additional passengers when a scheduled service is full. 8. (Human Geography) a road (relief road) carrying traffic round an urban area; bypass. 9.