graphing plane
nounUK /ˈɡrɑːfɪŋ pleɪn/
US /ˈɡræfɪŋ pleɪn/
A flat surface with two number lines that helps you show and find points.
We plotted the points (2, 3) and (4, 1) on the graphing plane.
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2. A flat surface used for drawing graphs of functions and data.
The teacher drew the parabola on the graphing plane.
3. The two-dimensional space defined by a horizontal x-axis and a vertical y-axis.
Every point on the graphing plane has an x-coordinate and a y-coordinate.
4. A tool for visualizing relationships between two variables.
By using a graphing plane, we could see how temperature changed over time.