diagram — n. to draw a diagram * * * [ daɪəgræm] to draw a diagram … Combinatory dictionary
diagram — [[t]da͟ɪ͟əgræm[/t]] diagrams, diagramming, diagrammed (in AM, use diagraming, diagramed) 1) N COUNT: usu with supp A diagram is a simple drawing which consists mainly of lines and is used, for example, to explain how a machine works. ...a circuit … English dictionary
diagram — di‧a‧gram [ˈdaɪəgræm] noun [countable] a drawing or plan that shows where something is, what it looks like, or how it works: • See the attached diagram for details on current market projections. • a diagram of the electrical system ˈblock… … Financial and business terms
draw — [drô] vt. drew, drawn, drawing [ME drawen < OE dragan, akin to ON draga, to drag, Ger tragen, to bear, carry < IE base * dherāgh , to pull, draw along > L trahere, to pull, draw] I indicating traction 1. to make move toward one or along… … English World dictionary
draw — ► VERB (past drew; past part. drawn) 1) produce (a picture or diagram) by making lines and marks on paper. 2) produce (a line) on a surface. 3) pull or drag (a vehicle) so as to make it follow behind. 4) pull or move in a specified direction. 5)… … English terms dictionary
diagram — [dī′ə gram΄] n. [Gr diagramma < diagraphein, to mark out by lines, draw < dia (see DIA ) + graphein, to write (see GRAPHIC)] 1. a geometric figure, used to illustrate a mathematical statement, proof, etc. 2. a sketch, drawing, or plan that… … English World dictionary
Diagram — Di a*gram, n. [Gr. ?, fr. ? to mark out by lines; dia through + ? to draw, write: cf. F. diagramme. See {Graphic}.] 1. (Geom.) A figure or drawing made to illustrate a statement, or facilitate a demonstration; a plan. [1913 Webster] 2. Any simple … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
diagram — (n.) 1610s, from Fr. diagramme, from L. diagramma, from Gk. diagramma geometric figure, that which is marked out by lines, from diagraphein mark out by lines, delineate, from dia across, out (see DIA (Cf. dia )) + graphein write, mark, draw (see… … Etymology dictionary
Draw by agreement — In chess, a draw by (mutual) agreement is the outcome of a game due to the agreement of both players to a draw. A player may offer a draw to his opponent at any stage of a game; if the opponent accepts, the game is a draw. The relevant portion of … Wikipedia
diagram — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ clear ▪ detailed ▪ simple ▪ block, flow, network, schematic, tree … Collocations dictionary
Diagram (category theory) — In category theory, a branch of mathematics, a diagram is the categorical analogue of an indexed family in set theory. The primary difference is that in the categorical setting one has morphisms. An indexed family of sets is a collection of sets … Wikipedia