graph
UK: ɡrɑːf | US: ɡræf
n. a diagram representing data, e.g., as a line, curve, or bar
n. (Mathematics) a set of points connected by lines or curves
n. (Linguistics) a written or printed symbol
The word graph originates from the Greek graphein, meaning "to write" or "to draw." This root reflects the word’s core concept of visual representation, whether in mathematics (plotting points), linguistics (symbols), or general data visualization. Over time, graph evolved into a standalone term in English, retaining its connection to marking or depicting information.
The scientist plotted the data on a graph to show temperature changes.
In algebra, a graph can represent the relationship between variables.
The letter 'A' is a graph representing a specific sound.
She analyzed the sales trends using a bar graph.
The researcher compared two graphs to identify patterns.