# histogram

/ˈhɪstəˌɡɹæm/ (US) · /hˈɪstəɡɹˌæm/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/histogram
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

a type of bar chart that shows how often different numbers or ranges appear in your data.

For teachers: a graphical representation of a frequency distribution in which adjacent bars show the number of observations falling within successive intervals. Differs from a bar chart in that the bars touch to reflect continuous data.

## Examples

- The teacher shows us a histogram of test scores.
- The coach uses a histogram to show how many players run different distances each week.
- The published histogram revealed a skewed distribution of household incomes, with most values clustering at the lower end and a long tail extending toward higher earnings.

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