Dictionary
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Translator
Web
Synonyms
Nearby Words

graph 's

 - 7 dictionary results

graph

  [graf, grahf]
Use graph 's in a Sentence
–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.
Origin:
1875–80; short for graphic formula; see graphic

Synonyms:
1. See map.
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
Cite This Source Link To graph 's
graph 1   (grāf)   
n.  

  1. A diagram that exhibits a relationship, often functional, between two sets of numbers as a set of points having coordinates determined by the relationship. Also called plot.

  2. A pictorial device, such as a pie chart or bar graph, used to illustrate quantitative relationships. Also called chart.

tr.v.   graphed, graph·ing, graphs

  1. To represent by a graph.

  2. To plot (a function) on a graph.


[Short for graphic formula.]
graph 2   (grāf)   
n.  

  1. The spelling of a word.

  2. Any of the possible forms of a grapheme.

  3. A written character that represents a vowel, consonant, syllable, word, or other expression and that cannot be further analyzed.


[Greek graphē, writing; see graphic.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
Cite This Source
Word Origin & History

graph 
1878, shortening of graphic formula (see graphic). The verb is from 1898.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
Cite This Source
Financial Dictionary

graph

See chart.

Wall Street Words: An A to Z Guide to Investment Terms by David L. Scott.
Copyright © 2003. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
Cite This Source
Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: 2graph
Function: transitive verb
1 : to represent by a graph
2 : to plot on a graph
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Cite This Source
Science Dictionary
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.


The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
Copyright © 2002. Published by Houghton Mifflin. All rights reserved.
Cite This Source
Search another word or see graph 's on Thesaurus | Reference
FacebookTwitterFollow us:
Partner Sites:
Ask AnswersEviteExpediaHotelsHotwireLife123LiveDailyMy Way