Thesaurus results for GRAPHING

graphing

verb

present participle of graph

as in estimating

to show and compare the values of variables in a set of data by means of a drawing They used a computer program to graph monthly rainfall amounts over a period of five years.

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Recent Examples of graphing Setting the form equal to a number fixes it into an equation that can be plotted on an x-y graph—something many of us learned to do on graphing calculators in high school. — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026 Imagine graphing our constraints for a, b and c in three dimensions. — Steve Nadis, Wired News, 21 Dec. 2025

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But relatives had some concerns about his weight, estimating the boy to be about 200 pounds.

— Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Because entry is free and open, estimating attendance is nearly impossible, Street said.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of estimating

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Joscha Bach of the California Institute for Machine Consciousness, another AGI pioneer, says a truly intelligent system should not need to devour the entire Internet and consume vast amounts of computing power for even the simplest query.

— George Musser, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026
That project focuses on generating reliable, round-the-clock electricity to feed the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and computing data centers.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026

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In recent years, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine grinds on, NATO states have accused Russia of plotting sabotage attacks and other operations in Europe.

— Joe Walsh, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
O’Kane shouts when Tom Brokaw announces that one of the men suspected of plotting the attack has been detained.

— Jeff Goodell, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of plotting

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So, arguably, does his earlier, less sensational but equally radical Passing By (1974), charting the beginning, middle, and end of an ordinary love affair between two unremarkable young men.

— Simon Callow, The New York Review of Books, 19 Sep. 2026
Launching October 14, the doc follows the pursuit of journalists alongside the survivors who speak out, charting Glitter’s 1997 conviction, through to his years on the run, and eventual incarceration.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of charting

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The story spans 1955 to 1971, tracing the lead-up to R&AW’s formation and its first mission during the 1971 war against Pakistan.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
Silver gems tracing the perimeter of each nail add a touch of shine, instantly elevating the otherwise basic look.

— Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of tracing

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This includes trend research and sketching as well as material selection.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Admittedly, Mitchell is fairly creative in sketching the run-up to the dinosaur takeover, which includes ominous signs such as long-extinct plant life taking root overnight.

— Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026

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