nom·o·graph (n m  -gr f , n m-) or nom·o·gram (-grm)n. 1. A graph consisting of three coplanar curves, each graduated for a different variable so that a straight line cutting all three curves intersects the related values of each variable. 2. A chart representing numerical relationships. [Greek nomos, law; see nem- in Indo-European roots + -graph.] nom o·graphic adj.no·mog ra·phy (n-mgr-f ) n. |
nomogram [ˈnɒməˌgræm ˈnəʊmə-], nomograph
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1. (Mathematics) an arrangement of two linear or logarithmic scales such that an intersecting straight line enables intermediate values or values on a third scale to be read off
2. (Mathematics) any graphic representation of numerical relationships
[from Greek nomos law + -gram, on the model of French nomogramme]
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| Noun | 1. | nomogram - a graphic representation of numerical relations representation - a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something |
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