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nomogram

(also nomograph /-grɑːf/)
Definition of nomogram

noun

  • a diagram representing the relations between three or more variable quantities by means of a number of scales, so arranged that the value of one variable can be found by a simple geometrical construction, e.g. by drawing a straight line intersecting the other scales at the appropriate values: in calculating dosage we encourage the use of a nomogram that takes account of age, sex, renal function, and body weight

Derivatives

nomographic

Pronunciation: /-ˈgrafɪk/
adjective

nomographically

Pronunciation: /-ˈgrafɪk(ə)li/
adverb

nomography

Pronunciation: /nəˈmɒgrəfi/
noun

Origin:

early 20th century: from Greek nomos 'law' + -gram1

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Definition of nomogram in the US English dictionary
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