First Known Use: 1886
Dictionary
1graph
noun \ˈgraf\
Definition of GRAPH
1
: the collection of all points whose coordinates satisfy a given relation (as a function)
2
: a diagram (as a series of one or more points, lines, line segments, curves, or areas) that represents the variation of a variable in comparison with that of one or more other variables
3
: a collection of vertices and edges that join pairs of vertices
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Origin of GRAPH
short for graphic formula
Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms
2graph
verb
mathematics : to show (something) with a graph
Full Definition of GRAPH
transitive verb
1
: to represent by a graph
2
: to plot on a graph
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First Known Use of GRAPH
1898
Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms
3graph
noun
Definition of GRAPH
1
: a written or printed representation of a basic unit of speech (as a phoneme or syllable); especially : grapheme 1
2
: a single occurrence of a letter of an alphabet in any of its various shapes
Origin of GRAPH
probably from -graph
First Known Use: 1933
GRAPH Defined for Kids
1graph
noun \ˈgraf\
Definition of GRAPH for Kids
: a diagram that by means of dots and lines shows a system of relationships between things <a graph of birth rates>
2graph
verb
graphedgraph·ing
Definition of GRAPH for Kids
: to show something using a graph
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