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 Imagine graphing our constraints for a, b and c in three dimensions. — Steve Nadis, Wired News, 21 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graphing
  1. estimating
  2. computing
  3. plotting
  4. charting
  5. calculating
  6. tracing
  7. sketching
Verb
  • Critics frequently cite a Congressional Budget Office analysis estimating that broad Medicare coverage of anti-obesity medicines would increase federal deficits by about $35 billion from 2026 through 2034.
    — Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The work also comes with an understanding of the science and data of the existing student population, Hughes said, and estimating how to build that up.
    — Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of estimating
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  • The current era of AI research requires massive amounts of computing power.
    — Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
  • Instead of depending entirely on one central processor, swarm members can contribute to the broader mission using their own onboard computing capabilities.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Definition of computing
Verb
  • Californian icon Hot Dog on a Stick is plotting a comeback with a new owner, new outlets and new meats on sticks.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
  • Instead, Clytemnestra has been plotting his murder to avenge Iphigenia’s death.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026
Definition of plotting
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  • In practice, that means finding improvements by rearranging machines, charting new workflows, and adding automation—not pushing workers to rush.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 July 2026
  • His gripping and meticulously researched book tells the story of an audacious operation by charting the exploits of both the perpetrators and the investigators.
    — Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026
Definition of charting
Verb
  • In Nolan and Hathaway’s interpretation, Penelope is a more calculating power player, keeping at bay the wolfish suitors who show up hoping to take Odysseus’ place and working the angles to preserve her son’s chance of assuming the throne.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 21 July 2026
  • These are employees of Swiss Timing, a sister company of Swiss watchmakers Tissot, first responsible for calculating the Tour’s time gaps in 1988.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of calculating
Verb
  • Directed by their longtime collaborator Garth Jennings, the feature combines footage from their arena tour behind last year’s reunion album, More, with archival film tracing the band’s rise from tenacious Sheffield also-rans to Britpop darlings.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026
  • Among the most intriguing projects debuting within the category is Alex Gibney’s Musk, tracing the life of the titular SpaceX founder and trillionaire in an almost four-hour film.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Definition of tracing
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  • Nothing has been decided yet, and the ministries involved have made no official comment, but officials have gone as far as sketching options—including a bar on public release or a limit to domestic use only.
    — Harry Booth, Time, 7 July 2026
  • According to Minerva, creating these luxurious sets starts with sketching the signature swirling line work in black.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 June 2026
Definition of sketching

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“Graphing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graphing. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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