graph

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Mathematics Academic

n. a line or curve drawn on a grid to show the result of a mathematical equation.

n. the set of points on a coordinate plane that satisfy a given functional relationship.

“We had to draw the graph of the equation for our homework.”

“Students were asked to identify the points where the graph of the quadratic function intersected the x-axis.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Mathematics Technical

n. a collection of points (nodes) connected by lines (edges).

n. a mathematical structure consisting of a set of vertices and a set of edges connecting pairs of vertices.

“The computer uses a graph to find the shortest path between two cities.”

“In graph theory, a tree is defined as a connected graph that contains no cycles.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Linguistics Technical

n. the smallest unit of a writing system, like a single letter or character.

n. a visual representation of a grapheme; the physical shape of a character in a writing system.

“The researcher studied how the shape of each graph changed over time.”

“The distinction between a graph and a grapheme is essential for understanding the phonological basis of writing systems.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to draw a picture or chart that represents data or a mathematical function.

v. to represent a set of data or a mathematical function in the form of a graph.

“You can graph the results of your experiment to see the pattern more clearly.”

“The software allows users to graph complex datasets instantly, providing various options for visual customisation.”