diagram

noun
UK: /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡræm/
US: /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡræm/

  1. A simple picture that shows how something works or what something looks like.

    1. The diagram shows the parts of the car engine.
    2. Can you follow this diagram to assemble the bookshelf properly in the living room?

  2. A plan or drawing that explains something, for example how something is made or arranged.

    1. The teacher drew a diagram on the board.
    2. The architect presented a detailed diagram of the building's layout for the client.

Synonyms

chart figure drawing sketch illustration plan plot outline
diagram transitive-verb

  1. To represent something with a diagram.

    1. Can you diagram the sentence for me?
    2. The scientist used software to diagram the complex structure of the molecule.

  2. To make a diagram of something.

    1. He diagrammed the process to make it easier to understand.
    2. She diagrammed the results of the experiment in a clear and concise manner.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "diagram" in English means: A simple picture that shows how something works or what something looks like., A plan or drawing that explains something, for example how something is made or arranged..

The phonetic transcription of "diagram" is /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡræm/ in British English and /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡræm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "diagram": chart, figure, drawing, sketch, illustration, plan, plot, outline.

Example usage of "diagram": "The diagram shows the parts of the car engine.". More examples on the page.