associationgraph
nounUK /əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən ɡrɑːf/
US /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən ɡræf/
A picture that shows how things are connected to each other.
The teacher drew an association graph to show how the animals in the story were linked.
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2. A data structure in computing where items are linked by relationships.
The program stored the friends in an association graph so it could find mutual connections.
3. A visual tool used in brainstorming to group related ideas.
During the meeting, we built an association graph to organize our thoughts about the new project.
4. A chart showing how words or concepts relate in language studies.
The students used an association graph to explore synonyms and antonyms.