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graph

[graf, grahf]
noun
1.
a diagram representing a system of connections or interrelations among two or more things by a number of distinctive dots, lines, bars, etc.
2.
Mathematics.
a.
a series of points, discrete or continuous, as in forming a curve or surface, each of which represents a value of a given function.
b.
Also called linear graph. a network of lines connecting points.
3.
a written symbol for an idea, a sound, or a linguistic expression.
verb (used with object)
4.
Mathematics. to draw (a curve) as representing a given function.
5.
to represent by means of a graph.

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Graph is always a great word to know.
So is independent variable. Does it mean:
a minus sign; a quantity less than zero
a variable in a functional relation whose value determines the value or values of other variables, such as x in the relation y = 3x

Origin:
1875–80; short for graphic formula; see graphic

re·graph, verb (used with object)

gaff, gaffe, graph.


1. See map.

Example Sentences
  • Each one is tracked by a satellite frequency, its progress displayed by a colored graph on his computer monitor.
  • The graph is a collection of dots, or vertices, connected by lines.
  • This graph at first seems pretty silly to me, but then it is very useful in presenting the data.
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graph-

variant of grapho- before a vowel: grapheme.

-graph

a combining form meaning “drawn,” “written” (lithograph; monograph); specialized in meaning to indicate the instrument rather than the written product of the instrument (telegraph; phonograph).

Origin:
< Greek -graphos (something) drawn or written, one who draws or writes. See grapho-
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graph (ɡrɑːf, ɡræf)
 
n
1.  See also bar graph Also called: chart a drawing depicting the relation between certain sets of numbers or quantities by means of a series of dots, lines, etc, plotted with reference to a set of axes
2.  maths a drawing depicting a functional relation between two or three variables by means of a curve or surface containing only those points whose coordinates satisfy the relation
3.  maths a structure represented by a diagram consisting of points (vertices) joined by lines (edges)
4.  linguistics a symbol in a writing system not further subdivisible into other such symbols
 
vb
5.  (tr) to draw or represent in a graph
 
[C19: short for graphic formula]

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graph
1878, shortening of graphic formula (see graphic). The verb is from 1898.
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Medical Dictionary

-graph suff.
An instrument for writing, drawing, or recording: cardiograph.

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graph   (grāf)  Pronunciation Key 
  1. A diagram showing the relationship of quantities, especially such a diagram in which lines, bars, or proportional areas represent how one quantity depends on or changes with another.

  2. A curve or line showing a mathematical function or equation, typically drawn in a Cartesian coordinate system. The graph of the function y = x2 is a parabola.


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graph definition


1. A collection of nodes and edges.
See also connected graph, degree, directed graph, Moore bound, regular graph, tree.
2. A visual representation of algebraic equations or data.
(1996-09-22)

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