Graph: meaning, definitions and examples

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graph

[ ɡræf ]

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data visualization

A diagram representing a system of connections or interrelations among two or more things by a number of distinctive dots, lines, bars, etc.

Synonyms

chart, diagram, plot

Examples of usage

Let me show you a graph of our sales performance over the past year.
The graph displays the relationship between temperature and ice cream sales.

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mathematics

A mathematical structure consisting of vertices (points) connected by edges (lines or arcs).

Synonyms

graph theory, network

Examples of usage

In graph theory, a graph is a set of objects where some pairs of the objects are connected by links.

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plotting data

To represent data in the form of a graph or chart.

Synonyms

chart, diagram, plot

Examples of usage

I will graph the data to see if there are any trends.

Translations

Translations of the word "graph" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gráfico

🇮🇳 ग्राफ़

🇩🇪 Graf

🇮🇩 grafik

🇺🇦 графік

🇵🇱 wykres

🇯🇵 グラフ

🇫🇷 graphique

🇪🇸 gráfico

🇹🇷 grafik

🇰🇷 그래프

🇸🇦 رسم بياني

🇨🇿 graf

🇸🇰 graf

🇨🇳 图表

🇸🇮 grafikon

🇮🇸 graf

🇰🇿 граф

🇬🇪 გრაფიკი

🇦🇿 qrafik

🇲🇽 gráfico

Word origin

The word 'graph' originated from the Greek word 'grapho' which means 'write' or 'draw'. It was first used in the late 19th century to refer to a diagrammatic representation of statistical data. Over time, the term expanded to include mathematical structures and data visualization techniques. Graphs have become essential tools in various fields such as mathematics, computer science, and business analytics.