infographic

noun

in·​fo·​graph·​ic ˈin-(ˌ)fō-ˌgra-fik 

plural infographics

: a chart, diagram, or illustration (as in a book or magazine or on a website) that uses graphic elements to present information in a visually striking way

An infographic contains one to two key data points, a visual representation such as an icon, chart or pictogram to represent those data points, and that's it.

—Nadya Khoja

The American Bankers Association Foundation and the Federal Trade Commission today released an infographic with tips and information to help consumers protect themselves when using mobile payment apps and services.

—American Bankers Association

Tripleseat surveyed 500 consumers about their … holiday plans involving restaurants for celebrations and hotels for seasonal travel. The results are listed below in an infographic.

—PR Newswire

Examples of infographic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the post, the account featured a quote from Cormier about his rival Jon Jones on an infographic. —Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025

Their compact representation of group relationships explains their enduring appeal in classrooms, infographics and Internet memes. —Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 14 Jan. 2025

The project is published in a series of eight stories, with videos of interviews and crashes, as well as infographics showing the scope of police pursuits in the metro. —Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025

Actionable Tips: • Incorporate visual content, such as custom graphics, photography and infographics. —Adam Binder, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

info(rmation) + graphic entry 2

Note: This formation appears earlier in various senses, perhaps all independently coined, from about 1969 on. "Infographics" was the title of the nineteenth meeting of the National Microfilm Association in 1970 (here probably suggested by earlier micrographics), and appears in "Ferranti Infographics," from the 1970's to 1993 a division of the British firm Ferranti International.

First Known Use

1979, in the meaning defined above