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.
transitive verb. 1  To make (pain, for example) less intense or more bearable: a drug that alleviates cold symptoms. 2  To lessen or reduce: alleviate unemployment.his woman hopes these things will alleviate her headache. This woman hopes these things will alleviate her headache. The definition of alleviate is to make something easier to deal with or endure. An example of alleviate is to take pain killers to ease the tension of a headache.