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Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic) - Graphs and Figures

Here you will learn some English words about graphs and figures, such as "horizontal", "diagram", "depict", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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Words for Academic IELTS
bar chart
bar chart
[noun]

a graphical display of information consisting of narrow rectangular lines whose heights depend on the value that they are representing

Ex: The bar chart showed that most students preferred chocolate ice cream .
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bar graph
bar graph
[noun]

a diagram in which the quantities of variables are represented by the heights of the columns to make the comparison easier or doable

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diagram
diagram
[noun]

a graphic design intended to explain something

Ex: During the meeting , the manager used a diagram to outline the project ’s workflow .
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flow chart

a graphic representation of the step-by-step sequence of functions in a computer program

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flow diagram

a diagram representing the dynamic relationships and processes in a system

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pie chart
pie chart
[noun]

a graphical display of the difference between the parts of a whole shown by dividing a circle into several segments

Ex: The pie chart indicated that half of the company 's revenue comes from online sales .
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table
table
[noun]

a set of facts and figures arranged in rows and columns in a systematic order

Ex: The table on page 22 summarizes the experiment 's key findings .
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axis
axis
[noun]

the central point or line around which an object turns

Ex: The sculpture slowly revolved on its central axis.
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horizontal
horizontal
[Adjective]

positioned across and parallel to the ground and not up or down

Ex: The bar graph displayed the data in a horizontal format .
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vertical
vertical
[Adjective]

positioned at a right angle to the horizon or ground, typically moving up or down

Ex: The graph displayed the data with vertical bars representing each category .
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column
column
[noun]

an arrangement of a set of figures or information in a vertical way

Ex: In the periodic table , elements in the same column share similar chemical properties .
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row
row
[noun]

a group of people or objects placed in a line

Ex: During the game , the fans cheered enthusiastically from the front row, eager to support their team .
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key
key
[noun]

a list of symbols that accompanies a table, map, etc. as a reference for further explanation

Ex: The map's key included symbols for hospitals, airports, and bus stations.
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segment
segment
[noun]

one of several pieces or parts that together form a complete object

Ex: The machine has removable segments for cleaning .
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step
step
[noun]

a stage in a process or a grade in a scale

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to depict
to depict
[Verb]

to represent or show something or someone by a work of art

Ex: The stained glass window in the church depicts religious scenes from the Bible .
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to represent

to be an image, sign, symbol, etc. of something

Ex: Right now , the artwork is actively representing the artist 's emotions .
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chart
chart
[noun]

an information sheet in the form of a graph, diagram, or table that is easy to understand

Ex: The chart was color-coded to make the data easier to interpret at a glance .
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coordinate

any set of numbers that represents an exact position on a map or graph

Ex: The drone was programmed to fly to specific coordinates.
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cross section

the non-empty area formed by the intersection of a solid object in three-dimensional space and a plane, or the corresponding concept in higher-dimensional spaces

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curve
curve
[noun]

a line on a graph or chart representing a set of data

Ex: The curve indicated a rapid increase in demand .
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design
design
[noun]

the act or process of drawing or making an outline or sketch in order to show how something works or how it is built

Ex: The architect showed the design to the client .
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flip chart

a chart with large sheets of paper that are joined on top and can be used for representations by turning each page

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graph
graph
[noun]

a visual representation of the relationship between quantities, shown as points plotted relative to axes

Ex: The graph revealed a steady increase over time .
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graphical
graphical
[Adjective]

formed like or relating to a graph

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histogram
histogram
[noun]

a diagram consisting of bars with different heights that represent the amount of a variable

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spreadsheet

a computer program used for calculating data, especially financial data

Ex: Engineers use a spreadsheet to perform structural analysis , calculate material requirements , and estimate costs for construction projects .
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tree diagram

a graph that shows connections, relationships or processes with a branched structure

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tabular
tabular
[Adjective]

(of data) arranged or presented in rows and columns that form a table

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Venn diagram

a diagram consisting of circles that represent mathematical or logical sets showing shared features in overlapping areas

Ex: The Venn diagram helped me understand the shared characteristics between the two different breeds of dogs .
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block graph

a simple diagram in which units of data are represented by blocks

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Gantt chart

a chart that represents a project schedule using horizontal lines

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line graph

a graphical display of the relationship between two points connected to each other by lines

Ex: When creating a line graph, it is important to label the axes clearly .
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pictograph

a diagram that displays information or statistics using pictures

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