bar-chart

Vocabulary Word

Definition

A 'bar chart' is a kind of graph used to represent data. It has rectangular bars either vertically or horizontally. The length or height of the bar shows the value of the data.

Examples in Different Contexts

In graphic design, bar-charts can be used to illustrate survey results in an annual report. A designer might say, 'I've utilized a bar-chart here to clearly show the distribution of preferences among different age groups.'

Practice Scenarios

Marketing

Scenario:

The recent campaign seems to have resonated quite well. Have we noticed any changes in traffic to our website?

Response:

Our website traffic bar chart indicates that there has been a considerable increase since the campaign started.

Academics

Scenario:

The survey data seems to be quite definitive. Can we identify any trends among the responses?

Response:

Based on the bar chart, we observe a clear preference for option A among our survey participants.