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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
  • Her work combines music, illustration, animation and fashion.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
  • But the Iran example – and particularly the ongoing episodic closures of the Strait of Hormuz – is one of the best illustrations today of how merely invoking credibility to act is not the same as having an overall endgame strategy.
    — Christopher Nichols, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of illustration
Verb
  • In a recent Science Advances study, a team of Spanish archaeologists has cataloged 597 wooden remains from Neanderthal living areas dating from 62,000 to 40,000 years ago.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2026
  • That’s why brand donations are weighed and catalogued before they’re sorted.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of catalog
Verb
  • Her latest album, Worst Girl in America — her first major label release — has landed the singer her highest debut on the albums chart to date.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The series brings together chart history and firsthand stories from the artists who lived it, with a rotating lineup of hosts and guests discussing the records that defined their careers.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of chart
Noun
  • Microsoft Microsoft will ramp up use of its homegrown artificial intelligence chips after years of reliance on Nvidia's graphics processing units, as the software giant attempts to bolster its AI stack.
    — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
  • As expected, the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition's graphics performance isn't a selling point.
    — Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of graphic
Verb
  • Instinct says users can separately delete data indexed from outside sources.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • That’s because, unlike federal tax brackets, Amendment 87’s tax brackets are not indexed to inflation.
    — DP Opinion, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 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
  • However, this concert was more about the sound and less on the visuals, which makes sense for a rock concert.
    — Rashad Alexander October 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
  • To mark the launch, JioHotstar’s Big Bang visual was projected onto Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, with both brands sharing the display.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of visual
Verb
  • Only 15 were classified as youth- or student-led groups, while the remaining 35 included communist organizations, labor groups, political organizations and professional protest coordinators.
    — Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Near the epicenter, the agency estimated an intensity of VIII, classified as severe on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, which measures how strongly the ground shakes at individual locations.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
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“Diagram.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagram. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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