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diagram definition

dia·gram (dī′ə gram′)

noun

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

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

transitive verb diagramed -·gramed′ or diagrammed -·grammed′, diagraming -·gram′·ing or diagramming -·gram′·ming

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

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diagram Synonyms

diagram

n.

sketch, layout, picture, chart; see description 1, design 1, plan 1.


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diagram Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • apparatus: Figure 3. Diagram of the experimental apparatus used in the lab.

Converse of object

  • annotate: An annotated diagram of a house is shown with regulations explained.

Adjective modifier

  • schematic: A schematic diagram of the computer cluster hardware for the analysis of cancer genomics data.

Modifies a noun

  • opposite: In the diagram opposite, the supply curve S shows SMC because there are no negative externalities.

Noun used with modifier

  • wiring: Do you have a wiring diagram for a Daimler 3.6 1986 on a D reg?
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