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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.

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.
  • draw: What about drawing diagrams in maths or using a compass?
  • simplify: Consider the use of mind maps or simplified diagrams.
  • explode: Exploded diagrams are available for rotating electrics, headlights, ignition distributors and central injection units.
  • label: Identify beef cuts on a labeled diagram of a steer's body.
  • construct: Objectives Students can construct state diagrams for modeling of basic queues.

Adjective modifier

  • schematic: A schematic diagram of the computer cluster hardware for the analysis of cancer genomics data.
  • tactile: Some embossers can produce tactile diagrams using patterns of dots.
  • animated: Figure 1: Screen shot of the animated diagram from the Interspecific competition tutorial.
  • loco-hauled: We understand that this loco-hauled diagram will also be working on Saturdays.
  • explanatory: Each section contains explanatory diagrams to aid understanding of the text.
  • accompanying: See the accompanying diagram showing the pitch line for the Big Blade.

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?
  • bifurcation: Bifurcation diagrams of the model for varying rotation speeds reveal discontinuous bifurcations.
  • entity-relationship: In talking with the researchers, we ended up using tools like entity-relationship diagrams or UML.
  • circuit: Circuit Diagrams A circuit diagram is a stylized drawing of an electric circuit.
  • scatter: The plot is called a scatter diagram or a scatter plot.
  • spider: Building mental maps, concept maps, spray or spider diagrams Prioritizing key points for each section of a topic.