di·a·gram
ˈdī-ə-ˌgram 
1
: a graphic design that explains rather than represents
especially
: a drawing that shows arrangement and relations (as of parts)
2
: a line drawing made for mathematical or scientific purposes
diagrammed or diagramed
ˈdī-ə-ˌgramd
; diagramming or diagraming
ˈdī-ə-ˌgra-miŋ
; diagramming or diagraming
ˈdī-ə-ˌgra-miŋ
: to represent by or put into the form of a diagram
diagram a sentence
diagram a football play
Examples of diagram in a Sentence
Noun
a diagram of the nervous system
This diagram shows how the clock operates.
Verb
The coach diagrammed the new play on the blackboard.
The students were required to diagram a sentence.
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It was subsequently given to the artist Kara Walker, who carved it up in accordance with a butcher’s diagram.
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Noun
AIs routinely struggle with diagrams, though, so this test is almost always a measure of which technology does the least bad job, and ChatGPT takes that honor here.
—PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
It was subsequently given to the artist Kara Walker, who carved it up in accordance with a butcher’s diagram.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Even as Westman carefully plotted out the attack, writing as recently as last week about visiting the church, diagramming the interior and testing out weapons, the shooter also hinted at a desire to be caught.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Check out the gallery for more images of this unique bike, and some diagrams Kent's put together showing some of the physics concepts behind the design.
—Loz Blain
august 04, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for diagram
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“Diagram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diagram. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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diagram
1 of 2 noun
di·a·gram
ˈdī-ə-ˌgram
: a drawing, sketch, plan, or chart that makes something clearer or easier to understand
diagram
2 of 2 verb
diagrammed or diagramed
-ˌgramd
; diagramming or diagraming
-ˌgram-iŋ
: to represent by or put into the form of a diagram
diagram a sentence
diagrammed a football play
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