diagramming

Variant of diagram

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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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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