graph
noun [ C ]
GRAPHS & CHARTS uk/ɡrɑːf/ us/ɡræf/a drawing that shows how different types of information are related, usually using two axes (= fixed lines) and a line or curve which shows how one thing changes as another thing changes:
He drew a graph on the whiteboard.
The graph shows quite clearly the impact of the recession on sales figures.
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chart noun
See also
broken-line graph
line graph
bar graph
graph
verb [ T ]
uk/ɡrɑːf/ us/ɡræf/to create a graph to show how different pieces of information are related:
graph sth against sth Use the software to graph the dollar's performance against the euro over the last year.
To graph the stock of any of the companies mentioned, click the company name.
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chart verb