- a graph consisting of vertical or horizontal bars whose lengths are proportional to amounts or quantities
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ˈbar ˌgraph, n. [countable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- Statisticsa graph with parallel bars of differing lengths to illustrate differing amounts.
bar′ graph′,
- Statisticsa graph using parallel bars of varying lengths, as to illustrate comparative costs, exports, birth-rates, etc. Also called bar chart.
- 1920–25
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bar graph n
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