dataplotting

noun
UK /ˈdeɪtəˌplɒtɪŋ/
US /ˈdeɪtəˌplɑːtɪŋ/

Making pictures, like dots or lines, that show what numbers mean.

The class did dataplotting to show how many apples each student ate.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of marking points on a map or grid to show where things are.

Dataplotting on the treasure map helped us find the hidden coins.

3. Using a computer to draw pictures from lists of numbers.

Her dataplotting program turned the weather numbers into a colorful chart.

4. The process of putting information into a visual form so patterns are easy to see.

Through dataplotting, we noticed the plants grew faster in sunlight.