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infographic

American  
[in-foh-graf-ik] / ˌɪn foʊˈgræf ɪk /

noun

  • infographics
    plural
  1. Often infographics a visual presentation of information in the form of a chart, graph, or other image accompanied by minimal text, intended to give an easily understood overview, often of a complex subject.

    a mass-transit infographic that uses different colors to represent different modes of transportation.


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Etymology

Origin of infographic

First recorded in 1960–65; info(rmation) + graphic

Explanation

An infographic is a chart, graph, or illustration that clearly conveys information or data. A food pyramid or plate, divided into the components of a healthy meal, is a familiar infographic. You might spot an infographic near a hand-washing station in a school or a restaurant, illustrating each step in the process of thoroughly scrubbing your hands with soap and water. Some infographics are simple charts featuring weather predictions or sports statistics or graphs of how high the tide is. Others are more complicated, with colorful cartoon figures explaining how to beat stress or do CPR. The word is a compound of information and graphics.

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Additionally, the infographic first released by Healthy Florida First, used by a Tampa Bay Fox News affiliate, had an error.

From Salon Mar. 20, 2026

Almost every page features a photo, an illustration or an infographic, including a shot of Mr. Brand’s hand-painted 1962 VW microbus, drawings from century-old repair manuals and a full-page guide to “twelve types of corrosion.”

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 5, 2025

“Do you want Behr Premium Plus®, Behr Scuff Defense®, Behr Marquee®, Behr Dynasty®?” the Home Depot paint associate silently asks, pointing at an infographic laminated on the counter top.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 3, 2024

Can a muralist and product designer infographic his way into telling a compelling love story, from coup de foudre to coeur brisé?

From Washington Post Jan. 31, 2023

In past years, Cocomelon has crept onto my year-end Spotify infographic, but this year the toddler pick was the Magnetic Fields’ “Washington, D.C.”

From Slate Dec. 1, 2022

Besides the vaccination drive, health authorities are also publishing infographics that teach people how to identify and prevent measles.

From BBC Apr. 6, 2026

“This journey was inspired by how I started my Instagram account, which initially focused on creating infographics demonstrating simple and easy recipes,” she said.

From Salon Apr. 9, 2024

Those viral weather service infographics you see on Twitter and Facebook during big weather events?

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2023

Since Powell’s time, these infographics have become great fodder for internet jokes.

From Slate Feb. 8, 2023

By their very nature, infographics condense data down to essential, component parts.

From Washington Post Jan. 31, 2023

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