diagram

The definition of a diagram is a graph, chart, drawing or plan that explains something by showing how the parts relate to each other.

(noun)

An example of diagram is a chart showing how all the departments within an organization are related.

See diagram in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a geometric figure, used to illustrate a mathematical statement, proof, etc.
a sketch, drawing, or plan that explains a thing by outlining its parts and their relationships, workings, etc.
a chart or graph explaining or illustrating ideas, statistics, etc.

Origin: Gr diagramma < diagraphein, to mark out by lines, draw < dia- (see dia-) + graphein, to write (see graphic)

to show or represent by a diagram; make a diagram of

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See diagram in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A plan, sketch, drawing, or outline designed to demonstrate or explain how something works or to clarify the relationship between the parts of a whole.
Mathematics A graphic representation of an algebraic or geometric relationship.
A chart or graph.

transitive verb di·a·grammed or di·a·gramed, di·a·gram·ming or di·a·gram·ing, di·a·grams

To indicate or represent by or as if by a diagram.

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Origin: Latin diagramma, figure

Origin: , from Greek, a figure worked out by lines, plan

Origin: , from diagraphein, to mark out, delineate

Origin: : dia-, dia-

Origin: + graphein, to write; see gerbh- in Indo-European roots

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