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Graph

/ɡɹæf/

(applied mathematics) A data chart (graphical representation of data) intended to illustrate the relationship between a set (or sets) of numbers (quantities, measurements or indicative numbers) and a reference set, whose elements are indexed to those of the former set(s) and may or may not be numbers.

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📖 Definitions of "Graph"

noun

1
(applied mathematics) A data chart (graphical representation of data) intended to illustrate the relationship between a set (or sets) of numbers (quantities, measurements or indicative numbers) and a reference set, whose elements are indexed to those of the former set(s) and may or may not be numbers.
2
A set of points constituting a graphical representation of a real function; (formally) a set of tuples (x_1, x_2, \ldots, x_m, y)\in\R^{m+1}, where y=f(x_1, x_2, \ldots, x_m) for a given function f: \R^m\rightarrow\R.
3
(formally) An ordered pair of sets (V,E), where the elements of V are called vertices or nodes and E is a set of pairs (called edges) of elements of V; (less formally) a set of vertices (or nodes) together with a set of edges that connect (some of) the vertices.
4
A topological space which represents some graph (ordered pair of sets) and which is constructed by representing the vertices as points and the edges as copies of the real interval [0,1] (where, for any given edge, 0 and 1 are identified with the points representing the two vertices) and equipping the result with a particular topology called the graph topology.

verb

1
To draw a graph.
2
To draw a graph of a function.

🔄 Synonyms of "Graph"

1 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
graphical recordnoun	a drawing illustrating the relations between certain quantities plotted with reference to a set of axes

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Graph"

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Word	Definition
graphical recordnoun	a drawing illustrating the relations between certain quantities plotted with reference to a set of axes
diagramnoun	A plan, drawing, sketch or outline to show the function or operation of something, or to show the relationships between the parts of a whole.
flowchartnoun	Alternative spelling of flow chart. [A schematic representation of how the different stages in a process are interconnected.]
figurenoun	A drawing or diagram conveying information.
graphical	(computing) Of, related to, or using graphics.
chartnoun	A map.
mapnoun	A visual representation of an area, whether real or imaginary, showing the relative positions of places and other features.
designnoun	A plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.
graphically	In a graphic manner
graphicnoun	A drawing or picture.
illustrationnoun	Something which illustrates; a comparison or example intended to make clear or apprehensible, or to remove obscurity.
picturenoun	A representation of anything (as a person, a landscape, a building) upon canvas, paper, or other surface, by drawing, painting, printing, photography, etc.
graphicsnoun	(singular, computing) The pictorial representation and manipulation of data; the process by which a computer displays data.
novelistnoun	An author of novels.
patternnoun	Model, example.
plotnoun	(narratology) The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means.
figurative	Of use as a metaphor, simile, metonym or other figure of speech, as opposed to literal; using figures.
logicnoun	(uncountable) A method of human thought that involves thinking in a linear, step-by-step manner about how a problem can be solved. Logic is the basis of many principles including the scientific method.
exhibitnoun	An instance of exhibiting.
illustrateverb	(figurative) To clarify something by giving, or serving as, an example or a comparison.