blockdiagram
nounUK /ˈblɒk daɪəɡræm/
US /ˈblɑːk daɪəɡræm/
A block diagram is a simple drawing that uses boxes and arrows to show how parts of something work together.
The teacher drew a block diagram on the board to show how the parts of a computer connect.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A drawing that shows the main parts of a machine or system as labeled boxes.
The engineer used a block diagram to explain the robot's parts.
3. A simple picture that shows the steps of a process in order.
Our group made a block diagram of how a bill becomes a law.
4. A plan that shows how different pieces of a project fit together.
The block diagram helped us see which tasks depend on each other.