Graph

/ɡræf/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A diagram representing a system of interconnected elements, typically in the form of lines and points.

The graph illustrated the relationships between different variables.

A visual representation of data using a coordinate system.

We used a bar graph to display the sales data for the last quarter.

A collection of vertices connected by edges in the field of mathematics and computer science.

In computer science, a graph can represent networks such as social connections.

verb

To represent or outline data or information using a graph.

The scientist will graph the results of the experiment for clarity.

To draw or construct a graph based on given data.

Please graph the monthly temperature readings on the chart provided.

From the Greek 'graphē' meaning 'writing, drawing'.

graph theory

A field of mathematics that studies graphs, which are mathematical structures used to model pairwise relations between objects.

line graph

A type of graph that uses lines to connect data points, typically used to show changes over time.

bar graph

A chart that presents categorical data with rectangular bars representing the values.

chart

A graphical representation of data.

network

A system of interconnected people or things.

diagram

A simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something.

To graph something

The teacher asked us to graph our test scores on the board.

Graphing it out

Let's graph it out to see the trends in our data.