diagram
To represent or indicate something using a diagramTo represent or indicate something using a diagram.
» This diagram will illustrate what I mean.
Dieses Diagramm wird zeigen, was ich meine. — BraveSentry
Эта диаграмма проиллюстрирует мою идею. — sharptoothed
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2 senses(transitive)To represent or indicate something using a diagram.
(UK)To schedule the operations of a locomotive or train according to a diagram.
- make a schematic or technical drawing that shows interactions among variables or how something is constructed
Examples
26 sentencesThis diagram will illustrate what I mean.
ruЭта диаграмма проиллюстрирует мою идею. — sharptoothed
deDieses Diagramm wird zeigen, was ich meine. — BraveSentry
Let me explain it with a diagram.
deLasst es mich mit Hilfe eines Schaubilds erklären. — MUIRIEL
Would you explain that diagram to me?
Would you like me to draw you a diagram?
Would you mind explaining that diagram to me?
Origin
From French diagramme, from Italian diagramma, from Ancient Greek διάγραμμα (diágramma).From French diagramme, from Italian diagramma, from Ancient Greek διάγραμμα (diágramma).
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Forms
diagrams, diagramming, diagrammed, diagrammed| Base form | diagram · to diagram |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | diagrams |
| Present participle | diagramming |
| Past simple | diagrammed |
| Past participle | diagrammed |
irregular
Synonyms
1 synonyms- make a schematic or technical drawing that shows interactions among variables or how something is constructed:plot
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle