pointplotting
nounUK /ˈpɔɪntˌplɒtɪŋ/
US /ˈpɔɪntˌplɑːtɪŋ/
Pointplotting is the act of marking dots on a chart to show where things are.
The students practiced pointplotting to show their survey results on the graph.
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2. The process of locating exact positions on a map or grid using coordinates.
Accurate pointplotting helped the hikers find the hidden campsite.
3. In statistics, creating a scatter plot by placing points for paired data values.
Pointplotting revealed a clear trend between temperature and ice cream sales.
4. A technique in navigation of marking a vessel's position on a chart.
The sailor's careful pointplotting kept the boat on course through the fog.