noun
legend
Text explaining the content or symbols of a visual display.
The map's legend explains what the different colors and symbols mean.
Etymology
Latin legenda means things to be read. A map or diagram legend preserves that reading function by supplying text that explains the visual signs.
More examples
- Check the legend to see which line represents last year's sales.
- Each diagram has a legend identifying its numbered parts.
- The legends beneath the figures describe how the samples were collected.
Forms
legend · legends