line graph
A 'line graph' is a fundamental tool in statistics and mathematics for visualizing data trends and relationships over time or other continuous intervals.
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Definition
B2Statistics
(general, academic)A chart that connects data points with straight lines to show changes over time or another continuous variable.
Example
- The line graph showed a steady increase in sales over the past year.
C1Mathematics
(technical, academic)A graphical representation where points representing data values are connected by line segments, often used to illustrate trends.
Example
- In the line graph, the x-axis represents time, and the y-axis represents the temperature readings.
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