pictograph
noun
pic·to·graph
ˈpik-tə-ˌgraf 
1
: an ancient or prehistoric drawing or painting on a rock wall
2
: one of the symbols belonging to a pictorial graphic system
3
: a diagram representing statistical data by pictorial forms
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The roughly 1,000-year-old pictographs depict how various animals, including beavers, created the world.
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
A touch of a screen will turn today’s white paper into tomorrow’s pictograph or audio abstract.
—Bob Pearson, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Aside from pictographs, Hueco Tanks is great for rock climbing, hiking, bird-watching, and camping.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2023
Early humans first discovered this cave system some 5,000 years ago and left behind pictographs made by firelight.
—Brandy Schillace, WSJ, 29 Sep. 2023
Aside from looking for pictographs, visitors here can geocache, mountain bike, hike, and more.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2023
Additionally, Medicine Rock, a sacred spot with ancient pictographs used for rituals and healing, is also located at the base of Chokla.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2023
According to Emojipedia − the preeminent source for emoji meanings and news − the little sideways ROFL (rolling on the floor laughing) pictograph takes home the coveted ‘World Emoji Lifetime Achievement Award,’ among other kudos this year.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 17 July 2023
In California, there are century-old pictographs drawn by the Yokuts that appear to show a family of giant creatures with long, shaggy hair.
—Matt Blitz, Popular Mechanics, 14 Mar. 2023
Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
A touch of a screen will turn today’s white paper into tomorrow’s pictograph or audio abstract.
—Bob Pearson, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Aside from pictographs, Hueco Tanks is great for rock climbing, hiking, bird-watching, and camping.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2023
Early humans first discovered this cave system some 5,000 years ago and left behind pictographs made by firelight.
—Brandy Schillace, WSJ, 29 Sep. 2023
Aside from looking for pictographs, visitors here can geocache, mountain bike, hike, and more.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2023
Additionally, Medicine Rock, a sacred spot with ancient pictographs used for rituals and healing, is also located at the base of Chokla.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2023
According to Emojipedia − the preeminent source for emoji meanings and news − the little sideways ROFL (rolling on the floor laughing) pictograph takes home the coveted ‘World Emoji Lifetime Achievement Award,’ among other kudos this year.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 17 July 2023
In California, there are century-old pictographs drawn by the Yokuts that appear to show a family of giant creatures with long, shaggy hair.
—Matt Blitz, Popular Mechanics, 14 Mar. 2023
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pictograph
noun
pic·to·graph
ˈpik-tə-ˌgraf
1
: an ancient or prehistoric drawing or painting on a rock wall
2
: one of the symbols of a system of picture writing
3
: a diagram representing statistical information by pictures which can be varied in color, size, or number to indicate change
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