noun / verb
plot
A representation of data or positions on a graph or map.
The plot shows how temperature changes throughout the day.
Etymology
Plot extended from a defined area to its representation on a plan. The verb and noun then broadened to marking positions or data systematically on a diagram.
More examples
- She plots each delivery address on a city map.
- We plotted rainfall against crop yield.
- These two plots display the same measurements at different scales.
Forms
plot · plots · plotted · plotting