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noun

ˈdī-ə-ˌgram How to pronounce diagram (audio)
Definition of diagramnext
as in illustration
something that visually explains or decorates a text the explanation of the process of photosynthesis is accompanied by a very useful diagram

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verb

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as in to catalog

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as in to chart

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Recent Examples of diagram
Noun
For learning experiences, Intelligent UI adds relevant images, charts, and diagrams to better explain the subject. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026 As with the Loran diagram, Lichtenstein’s painting turns Madame Cézanne into a black outline, with letters and arrows diagramming her husband’s compositional choices. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
The black box of the human body was broken open and diagrammed in front of her; she was fascinated by the machinery. — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2026 For one night, the coach known for her edge and emotion wasn’t diagramming plays for the longtime NBA coach. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for diagram
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagram
  1. illustration
  2. catalog
  3. chart
  4. graphic
  5. index
  6. loop
  7. visual
  8. classify
Noun
  • IllustratorMagic then generates the story, illustrations, and page layout together while keeping characters consistent from page to page.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In other words, the idea of turning roads into giant wireless chargers has been kicking around for years, and some projects are now producing encouraging results rather than just concept illustrations.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of illustration
Verb
  • Any time there is the potential for further punishment, a report catalogs what happened, if there was a penalty called, the players involved, any disciplinary history, the aggressor's next game and video clips of the incident.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The Whirlpool Galaxy's designation as M51 marks it as the 51st non-comet object catalogued by Messier, who was the chief astronomer of the Marine Observatory in Paris dedicated to studying comets.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of catalog
Verb
  • Rocky’s third chart-topper and his first in more than a decade — moving 123,000 equivalent album units in its opening week, and also topped Australia’s ARIA Hip-Hop/R&B Albums chart.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The handwritten observations, shared with ProPublica, span 13 days and chart a steady escalation by DHS, culminating in an elite tactical team that blocked tribal authorities from issuing trespassing citations to contractors or removing them.
    — Ryan Devereaux, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of chart
Noun
  • Graphics and Gaming Tests We challenge all desktops' graphics with a quintet of animations or gaming simulations from UL's 3DMark test suite.
    — Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The black, orange and yellow design references Owen’s love for superheroes and dirt bikes which are emphasized through splattered paint accents and comic book-like lenticular graphics.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of graphic
Verb
  • When content is indexed and retrieved for an AI assistant, its permissions often stay behind in the original system.
    — Sean Nathaniel, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Instinct says users can separately delete data indexed from outside sources.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of index
Verb
  • These chic open-toe sandals have thin spaghetti-style straps that loop around the ankle and lower foot.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Hopefully, Cruise would have the confidence to loop back to taking risks.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of loop
Noun
  • The visuals are too murky even to provide a nasty thrill when a pod of orcas descends on Jay’s gargantuan host.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Directed by Bo Mirhosseni, the 2017 visual now has over 27 million views.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of visual
Verb
  • Improvements to LinkedIn’s detection systems have resulted in a 40% decline in views of content classified as AI slop, the platform said last month.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Just 9% of Porter’s 3-point attempts were classified as wide open, the lowest share among 307 players who took at least 100 3s.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of classify

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“Diagram.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagram. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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