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Definition of associated adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

associated

adjective
 
/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/,
 
/əˈsəʊʃieɪtɪd/
 
/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/,
 
/əˈsəʊʃieɪtɪd/
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  1. if one thing is associated with another, the two things are connected because they happen together or one thing causes the other synonym connected
    • associated with doing something the risks associated with taking drugs
    • associated with something Exposure to the sun is strongly associated with an increase in the incidence of skin cancer.
    • The conference will address the broad issues associated with E-commerce.
    • The following factors were significantly associated with chronic fatigue.
    • Lack of confidence is not something normally associated with a high-flying sales executive.
    • Salaries and associated costs have risen substantially.
  2. associated with something if a person is associated with an organization, etc. they support it
    • He no longer wished to be associated with the party's policy on education.
  3. Associated
    used in the name of a business company that is made up of a number of smaller companies
    • Associated British Foods
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