Plotting: meaning, definitions and examples

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plotting

 

[ ˈplɒtɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

data visualization

The process of creating a graphical representation of data to reveal trends, patterns, and relationships.

Synonyms

charting, graphing, mapping

Examples of usage

  • Plotting the sales data on a graph helped us identify the peak seasons for our products.
  • The plotting of the survey results showed a clear correlation between age and preferences.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

The sequence of events that make up the main story of a literary work.

Synonyms

narrative, sequence, storyline

Examples of usage

  • The plotting of the novel was intricate and kept readers engaged until the end.
  • Her skillful plotting resulted in a suspenseful and unpredictable storyline.
Context #3 | Verb

conspiring

To secretly make plans to carry out an illegal or harmful act.

Synonyms

conspiring, planning, scheming

Examples of usage

  • The group was plotting to overthrow the government.
  • He was caught plotting to sabotage his colleague's project.

Translations

Translations of the word "plotting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 traçando

🇮🇳 षड्यंत्र

🇩🇪 Planung

🇮🇩 merencanakan

🇺🇦 планування

🇵🇱 planowanie

🇯🇵 計画

🇫🇷 planification

🇪🇸 planificación

🇹🇷 planlama

🇰🇷 계획

🇸🇦 تخطيط

🇨🇿 plánování

🇸🇰 plánovanie

🇨🇳 规划

🇸🇮 načrtovanje

🇮🇸 áætlun

🇰🇿 жоспарлау

🇬🇪 გეგმვა

🇦🇿 planlaşdırma

🇲🇽 planificación

Etymology

The word 'plotting' has its origin in the Middle English word 'plotten', which meant 'to devise a plan'. It has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to creating visual representations of data, developing storylines in literature, and conspiring to carry out secret plans. The term has become widely used in fields such as data analysis, literature, and espionage.

See also: plot, plots, plotter.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,755, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.