diagram

CEFRB1

/ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡɹæm/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A simple drawing that explains how something works or is arranged.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A functor from an index category to another category. The objects and morphisms of the index category need not have any internal substance, but rather merely outline the connective structure of at least some part of the diagram's codomain. If the index catego...

Examples

  • Let me explain it with a diagram.

  • The results are shown in diagram 2.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

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Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A graph or chart.

  2. A plan, drawing, sketch or outline to show the function or operation of something, or to show the relationships between the parts of a whole.

  3. A functor from an index category to another category. The objects and morphisms of the index category need not have any internal substance, but rather merely outline the connective structure of at least some part of the diagram's codomain. If the index category is J and the codomain is C, then the diagram is said to be "of type J in C".

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In context

  • This diagram will illustrate what I mean.

  • Electrical diagrams show device interconnections.

  • A common way to represent change in state over time is via a timing diagram.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From French diagramme, from Italian diagramma, from Ancient Greek διάγραμμα (diágramma).