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diagram

3 definitions • 4 examples
1
a simple plan that represents a machine, system, or idea, etc., often drawn to explain how it works:

Examples:

The teacher drew a diagram showing how the blood flows through the heart.
2
a simple plan drawn to represent something, such as a machine, usually to explain how it works or how it is put together:

Examples:

The teacher drew a diagram showing how blood flows through the heart.
3
a drawing that explains how a system, machine, process, plan, etc., operates or is organized:

Examples:

As the diagram shows, a complex arrangement has been designed to balance French, German, and Spanish interests.
draw (sb) a diagram of sth The mechanic drew me a diagram of the brake balance.

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