graph

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noun (1)

1
: a diagram (such as a series of one or more points, lines, line segments, curves, or areas) that represents the variation of a variable in comparison with that of one or more other variables
2
: the collection of all points whose coordinates satisfy a given relation (such as a function)
3
: a collection of vertices and edges that join pairs of vertices

graph

2 of 4

verb

graphed; graphing; graphs

transitive verb

1
: to represent by a graph
2
: to plot on a graph

graph

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noun (2)

1
: a written or printed representation of a basic unit of speech (such as a phoneme or syllable)
especially : grapheme sense 1
2
: a single occurrence of a letter of an alphabet in any of its various shapes

-graph

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noun combining form

1
: something written or drawn
monograph
2
[French -graphe, from Late Latin -graphus] : instrument for making or transmitting records or images
chronograph

Examples of graph in a Sentence

Verb Students were asked to graph each equation.
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As shown in the graph below, the company also banked a $56.2 million (£40.7 million) reimbursement from the UK government bringing Disney's net spending on Rogue One down to $269.6 million. Caroline Reid, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 Additional graphs on the page show more report data. PCMAG, 22 Oct. 2024
Verb
Chart 1-Zebra Seasonal Cycle Chart 2-Zebra Daily, Weekly, Monthly RCL has appreciated 83% of the time from October 3rd though December 31st as graphed in Chart 3. Bill Sarubbi, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024 After a few minutes, the app will generate an audiogram that graphs your hearing deficits, and this audiogram can then be used to program the AirPods Pro as hearing aids. Christopher Null, WIRED, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for graph 

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

short for graphic formula

Noun (2)

probably from -graph

Noun combining form

Latin -graphum, from Greek -graphon, from neuter of -graphos written, from graphein to write — more at carve

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Verb

1898, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1933, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of graph was in 1886

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Cite this Entry

“Graph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graph. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

graph

1 of 3 noun
1
: the collection of all the points whose coordinates are a solution to an equation
the graph of y = x2
2
: a diagram that shows (as by dots or lines) the change in one variable in comparison with that of one or more other variables
a graph of population growth

graph

2 of 3 verb
: to represent by or plot on a graph
graph each equation

-graph

3 of 3 noun combining form
ˌgraf
: something written or drawn
homograph
Etymology

Noun combining form

derived from Greek -graphon "something written," from -graphos "written," from graphein "to write" — related to graffito, -gram

Medical Definition

graph

1 of 2 noun
: a diagram (as a series of one or more points, lines, line segments, curves, or areas) that represents the variation of a variable in comparison with that of one or more other variables
graphic adjective

graph

2 of 2 transitive verb
1
: to represent by a graph
2
: to plot on a graph
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