n. [ Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_; to mark out by lines; dia` through + &unr_; to draw, write: cf. F. diagramme. See Graphic. ] 1. (Geom.) A figure or drawing made to illustrate a statement, or facilitate a demonstration; a plan. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Any simple drawing made for mathematical or scientific purposes, or to assist a verbal explanation which refers to it; a mechanical drawing, as distinguished from an artistical one. [ 1913 Webster ]
Indicator diagram. (Steam Engine) See Indicator card, under indicator [ 1913 Webster ]
Detailed design is the work of drawing up a diagram that is capable of being manufactured from the plan set in the baseline design.
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He explained by means of diagrams.
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He illustrated his theory with diagrams.
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Let me explain it with a diagram.
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These diagrams demonstrate different possible approaches to job seeking.
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These things are much better spoken about face to face so that we can draw diagrams and demonstrate timings on logic analyzers and oscilloscopes where necessary.
(adv) in a diagrammatic manner, Syn. graphically, Example:the landscape unit drawn diagrammatically illustrates the gentle rolling relief, with a peat-filled basin