graphs
/ɡrɑːfz/ · graph·s
noun
- A data chart intended to illustrate the relationship between a set (or sets) of numbers and a reference set. The economist used graphs to illustrate the correlation between GDP and inflation rates.
- A set of points constituting a graphical representation of a real function. The mathematician plotted the graph of the function f(x) = x^2.
- An ordered pair of sets (V,E), where the elements of V are called vertices or nodes and E is a set of pairs (called edges) of elements of V. The computer scientist analyzed the graph of the social network to identify clusters of connected users.
verb
- To draw a graph. The artist graphed the curve of the mountain range.
- To draw a graph of a function. The student graphed the function f(x) = 2x + 1.
Synonyms
Did you know? The word 'graph' has its roots in ancient Greece, where it was used to describe a written or drawn representation of something. Today, graphs are used in a wide range of fields, from economics to computer science.