The archaeologists’ term “correlated age” means

the calendar age of an artifact.
the actual age of an artifact.
the age of an artifact determined by instinct.
the age of an artifact in relation to other objects.

the age of an artifact in relation to other objects

The archaeologists' term "correlated age" refers to the age of an artifact in relation to other objects. It is a method used to determine the relative age of an artifact based on its association with other artifacts, features, or depositional contexts within an archaeological site. This technique helps archaeologists establish a chronological sequence and understand the relationship between different objects or layers within a site.