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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bar chart [noun]

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

Ex: When reading a bar chart , it is important to look at the scale for accurate interpretation .

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

diagram [noun]

a graphic design intended to explain something

Ex: The presenter handed out a diagram to the audience to help explain the data trends .

flow chart [noun]

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

flow diagram [noun]

a diagram representing the dynamic relationships and processes in a system

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 clearly depicted that the majority of respondents preferred option A.

table [noun]

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

Ex: She created a table in Excel to track monthly expenses .

axis [noun]

the central point or line around which an object turns

Ex: The planet 's tilt on its axis causes the seasons .

horizontal [adjective]

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

Ex: The fence posts were arranged in a horizontal line across the field .

vertical [adjective]

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

Ex: The vines climbed the vertical trellis , reaching toward the sun .

column [noun]

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

Ex: The spreadsheet has a column for dates and another for expenses .

row [noun]

a group of people or objects placed in a line

Ex: At the movie theater , we chose seats in the middle row for the best view of the screen .

key [noun]

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

Ex: In the atlas , the key explains the colors used for different types of terrain .

segment [noun]

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

Ex: Each segment of the cake was served individually .

step [noun]

a stage in a process or a grade in a scale

to depict [verb]

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

Ex: The mural on the city wall depicts scenes from local history , showcasing significant events and figures .

to represent [verb]

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

Ex: The statue in the square has long represented freedom .

chart [noun]

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

Ex: The chart clearly showed the trends in consumer preferences over the past year .

coordinate [noun]

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

Ex:

cross section [noun]

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

curve [noun]

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

Ex:

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: She worked on the design of the new website .

flip chart [noun]

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

graph [noun]

a graphical display of the relationship between two or more numbers using a line or lines

Ex: The graph displayed the correlation between temperature and ice cream sales .

graphical [adjective]

formed like or relating to a graph

histogram [noun]

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

spreadsheet [noun]

a computer program used for calculating data, especially financial data

Ex: The sales team relies on a spreadsheet to forecast sales projections and monitor performance against targets .

tree diagram [noun]

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

tabular [adjective]

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

Venn diagram [noun]

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

Ex: I drew a Venn diagram to help organize my thoughts on the similarities and differences between the two books .

block graph [noun]

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

Gantt chart [noun]

a chart that represents a project schedule using horizontal lines

line graph [noun]

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

Ex: Each point on the line graph represents a different measurement .

pictograph [noun]

a diagram that displays information or statistics using pictures

Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic)
Architecture	Medicine	Crime and Punishment	The Law
Politics	Religion	Society	Emigration
War	Computer	Geography	Biology
Engineering	Conducting Research	Physics	Mathematics and Statistics
History	Graphs and Figures	Information Technology	Chemistry
Energy and Fuel	Economics	Psychology	Global Issues
Problematic Words	Collective Nouns	Talking about Trends	Equality
Feminism	Marketing