- association
- as|so|ci|a|tion [ ə,souʃi`eıʃn, ə,səuʃi`eıʃn ] noun ***1. ) count a group of people who have joined together because they have similar interests or goals:a professional association of engineersthe Parent Teacher Association2. ) count a connection between two things:association between: Some studies show a strong association between pesticide use and certain diseases.association with: Smoking has a close association with lung cancer.a ) a memory or feeling that is connected with a particular place, event, etc.:The town has many happy childhood associations for me.3. ) count or uncount a connection with a person, group, or organization:The police knew all about his associations with organized crime.in association with1. ) with the help of a person or organization:The exhibition was organized by the school in association with local artists.2. ) if one thing happens or exists in association with another, they happen or exist together:These ancient tools are often found in association with broken animal bones.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.