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graph (n.)

1878, shortening of graphic formula (see graphic). The verb meaning "to chart on a graph" is from 1889. Related: Graphed; graphing.

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graphic (adj.)
"vivid, describing accurately ," 1660s (graphically "vividly" is from 1570s), from Latin graphicus "picturesque," from Greek graphikos "of or for writing, belonging to drawing, picturesque," from graphe "writing, drawing," from graphein "to write" (see -graphy). Meaning "pertaining to drawing" is from 1756. Meaning "pertaining to the use of diagrams" is from 1866. Related: Graphically. Graphic design is attested by 1956. Graphic equalizer is from 1969.

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Definitions of graph from WordNet
1
graph (n.)
a visual representation of the relations between certain quantities, represented as points, plotted with reference to a set of axes;
Synonyms: graphical record / graphical recording
graph (n.)
a visual display of information;
Synonyms: chart
graph (n.)
a written symbol that is used to represent speech;
Synonyms: character / grapheme / graphic symbol
2
graph (v.)
represent by means of a graph;
Synonyms: chart
graph (v.)
plot upon a graph;
From wordnet.princeton.edu

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