Word: Graph

Pronunciation

/ɡraf/

Definitions

• Noun: A diagram showing the relationship between two or more quantities, usually by means of lines or curves plotted against each other on coordinate axes. For example: “The scientist drew a graph to illustrate the correlation between temperature and pressure.”

  • Mathematics: A set of points connected by lines or curves, especially representing a function or equation.
  • Data Visualization: A visual representation of data that displays information through bars, lines, pies, charts, etc.

• Verb: To represent by means of a graph; to plot data points or draw lines connecting them in order to show relationships or trends. For example: “We need to graph the sales figures over the past year to identify any seasonal patterns.”

Phrases

• “On the graph” refers to something being shown within the context of a graphical representation.
• “Graph a function” means to plot the points that represent the values of that function.
• “A line graph”, “bar graph”, “pie chart”, etc., are specific types of graphs used in data visualization.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The line graph clearly shows a steady increase in revenue over the last five years.”
• Verb: “Let’s graph these data points to better understand the growth pattern.”

Synonyms

• Chart
• Diagram
• Plot
• Drawing
• Representation (in the context of data visualization)
• Visualization (for the process of creating a graph)