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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɡræf/ · UK /ɡrɑːf/

Forms: graphs

graph means: A picture with lines or bars that shows numbers and how they change or relate.

noun

DATA PICTUREB1

A picture with lines or bars that shows numbers and how they change or relate.

  • The graph shows our sales.
  • These graphs compare prices in three cities.
  • Can you put the results on a graph?

Similar words: chart

Common phrases: bar graph, line graph, draw a graph

FUNCTION PLOTB2

A set of points showing how one number changes according to a mathematical rule.

  • The graph is a straight line.
  • This graph crosses the horizontal axis twice.
  • Both graphs pass through the origin.

How to use it: graph of something (Draw the graph of this function.)

Common phrases: graph of something, function graph, linear graph

verb

PLOT DATAB2

To show numbers or a mathematical relationship in a picture using points, lines, or bars.

  • Graph the results on this page.
  • We graphed the temperature changes over a week.
  • Can you graph this equation?

Similar words: plot, chart

Common phrases: graph the results, graph a function, graph the data

Questions about graph

What does graph mean?

A picture with lines or bars that shows numbers and how they change or relate.

What is graph in other languages?

Türkçe: grafik · Español: gráfico · Français: graphique · Deutsch: Diagramm · Italiano: grafico · 日本語: グラフ

How do you pronounce graph?

In American English /ɡræf/; in British English /ɡrɑːf/.

How do you use graph in a sentence?

The graph shows our sales. These graphs compare prices in three cities.

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