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line graph

American  
[lahyn graf] / ˈlaɪn ˈgræf /

noun

plural

line graphs

  1. a graph that shows the relationship between variables as a line.

Example Sentences

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“There he is,” Roman says, pointing to a line graph on his phone that looks like a cliff.

From New York Times • Apr. 10, 2023

The line graph plots the oxygen concentration over time.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Excitement and funding for the quantum industry has been building he said, pointing to a rising slope on a line graph.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2022

The president held up a line graph in full view of the camera.

From Salon • Aug. 4, 2020

Here’s what the United States’ daily case count line graph currently looks like:

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2020

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