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A graph is a drawing that shows how numbers or amounts are related: a line graph; a bar graph; the graph shows a rise. A chart is wider (pie chart, flow chart); a table is rows and columns of figures; a diagram explains how something works. Plot / read / interpret a graph. Graph paper is squared paper. Graphic is usually the adjective for images, not a synonym of graph.

Meaning

A drawing that shows how numbers or amounts are related.

Examples

• “The graph shows a rise in sales.”
• “Use a bar graph to compare the three groups.”
• “Plot your results on a graph before you write the conclusion.”

Good to know

a line / bar graph. the graph shows. Wider: chart. Rows of figures: table. How something works: diagram.

Near in meaning

chart

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