as in charts
to show and compare the values of variables in a set of data by means of a drawing
They used a computer program to graph monthly rainfall amounts over a period of five years.
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Recent Examples of graphs
For Aero and traditional strength moves, the machine tracks your power output for each rep and graphs it on the screen in real time.
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PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
The system sends the data wirelessly to a phone app that graphs changes in the volume of alcohol over time.
—Emily Waltz, IEEE Spectrum, 19 May 2016
PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
The system sends the data wirelessly to a phone app that graphs changes in the volume of alcohol over time.
—Emily Waltz, IEEE Spectrum, 19 May 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graphs
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Based on the biography by Sam Wasson, Fosse/Verdon charts the successful careers and rocky relationship shared by Bob Fosse (Sam Rockwell) and his longtime partner and collaborator, Gwen Verdon (Michelle Williams).—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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The director’s follow-up to 19th-century drama Godland charts the gradual evolution of a family as Anna, an artist, and Magnús, a fisherman, live with their three children and dog in the quiet grandeur of the Icelandic countryside.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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Many are in critical mineral companies as the White House plots a strategy to directly back mining companies to build a domestic supply chain and reduce dependence on China.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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For cyclists, the Coastal Bike Trail plots out a route to see the city and the harbor on two wheels.—
Carolyn Heller,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The city of Milwaukee estimates that up to 12,500 people use the thoroughfare every day.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Tax Foundation estimates the average tax refund could be $300 to $800 higher compared with a typical year.—
Sharon Epperson,Stephanie Dhue,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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During training, each GPU computes a mathematical operation called a gradient on its own batch of data.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
10 Jan. 2026
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Outside of the payrolls and CPI report, the BLS also computes data on import and export prices, job openings, producer prices, productivity and other metrics.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
14 Nov. 2025
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“Graphs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graphs. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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