graphing

[/ˈɡræfɪŋ/]
verb (gerund/present participle) / noun
traçado de gráficos / representação gráfica / plotagem
1. The act of creating a visual representation of data or mathematical functions using graphs, charts, or diagrams
Graphing the experimental results helped us identify the trend in the data.
O traçado dos resultados experimentais nos ajudou a identificar a tendência nos dados.
2. In mathematics, plotting points or functions on a coordinate system to visualize their behavior
Students are learning graphing techniques to better understand algebraic equations.
Os alunos estão aprendendo técnicas de representação gráfica para entender melhor as equações algébricas.
3. Using software or tools to create graphs and visualizations from datasets
Graphing software makes it easier to analyze large amounts of data.
O software de plotagem facilita a análise de grandes quantidades de dados.
In both Brazilian and American educational contexts, graphing is a fundamental skill taught in mathematics curricula from middle school onwards. The term is heavily used in STEM education, data science, and business analytics. In Brazil, the emphasis on graphing skills has increased with the adoption of more technology-oriented teaching methods and the growing importance of data literacy in the job market.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
plottingchartingdiagrammingmappingvisualization
Antonyms / Antônimos
obscuringhidingconcealing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
traçado de gráficos / representação gráfica
Most common translation in educational and technical contexts
São Paulo
plotagem / mapeamento gráfico
More technical, often used in software development and data science
Rio de Janeiro
traçado de gráficos
Standard usage, particularly in academic settings
Portugal
representação gráfica / traçagem de gráficos
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese but with slightly different terminology preferences

Related Words

graphchartplotcoordinatedata visualizationaxisfunction

Related Idioms & Phrases

graphing calculator
graphing paper
graphing out a plan
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