di·a·gram
ˈdī-ə-ˌgram 
1
: a graphic design that explains rather than represents
especially
: a drawing that shows arrangement and relations (as of parts)
2
: a line drawing made for mathematical or scientific purposes
diagrammed or diagramed
ˈdī-ə-ˌgramd
; diagramming or diagraming
ˈdī-ə-ˌgra-miŋ
; diagramming or diagraming
ˈdī-ə-ˌgra-miŋ
: to represent by or put into the form of a diagram
diagram a sentence
diagram a football play
Synonyms
Examples of diagram in a Sentence
Noun
a diagram of the nervous system
This diagram shows how the clock operates.
Verb
The coach diagrammed the new play on the blackboard.
The students were required to diagram a sentence.
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Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Fifty years ago, a brash middle manager had a vision: a chip in a day
The Project SWIFT fabrication line was based on sectors, as shown in this patent diagram of the system from 1973.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2024
New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
The next morning Payton and the rest of the Broncos’ party asked Nix to diagram those reads and concepts on a board.
—Dianna Russini, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Kim Kardashian Reveals the Viral SKIMS Nipple Bra Was Modeled After Her Own Breasts
The clip cut to the star pointing at a detailed diagram of the nipple bra.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Fifty years ago, a brash middle manager had a vision: a chip in a day
The Project SWIFT fabrication line was based on sectors, as shown in this patent diagram of the system from 1973.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
Vision 2024 delivers advanced diagramming tools for any professional's toolbox.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
The next morning Payton and the rest of the Broncos’ party asked Nix to diagram those reads and concepts on a board.
—Dianna Russini, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
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“Diagram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diagram. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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diagram
1 of 2 noun
di·a·gram
ˈdī-ə-ˌgram
: a drawing, sketch, plan, or chart that makes something clearer or easier to understand
diagram
2 of 2 verb
diagrammed or diagramed
-ˌgramd
; diagramming or diagraming
-ˌgram-iŋ
: to represent by or put into the form of a diagram
diagram a sentence
diagrammed a football play
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