Data Visualization Terminology

noun a round shape that has no beginning or end

verb to move in a circular path or shape

• The students sat in a circle for their discussion.
• Let's all sit in a circle and chat.
• We made a circle to gossip about the latest drama.
• She felt like she was going in circles trying to solve the problem.

verb The word 'plotting' is a verb, which is a word that expresses an action or a state of being. In this case, 'plotting' refers to the act of making a secret plan to carry out a harmful or illegal act.

• The group of conspirators was caught plotting to overthrow the government.
• I heard they were plotting to throw a surprise party for her birthday.
• I saw them plotting to skip class and go to the beach instead.
• The storm clouds were plotting to unleash their fury on the unsuspecting town.

noun a small, dispersed amount or number of something

verb to throw or drop in various random directions

adjective dispersed or spread out in various directions

• The wind caused the leaves to scatter across the lawn.
• I accidentally knocked over the box and now the contents are scattered everywhere.
• The party was so wild, people were scatter all over the place.
• Her thoughts were scattered, making it difficult for her to focus on the task at hand.

verb A word that expresses an action or a state of being.

• The data has shown a clear correlation between income levels and access to healthcare.
• I've shown you how to use the new software, so you should be able to do it on your own now.
• I've shown you the ropes, so now you should be good to go.
• Her actions have shown her true colors, revealing her deceitful nature.

noun A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, providing a level surface for eating, writing, or working

• The data was presented in a clear and organized manner on the table.
• Let's gather around the table for dinner.
• I'll save you a seat at the table, no worries.
• She was able to secure a seat at the table of influential leaders.

verb to form a mental image or picture of something

• It is important to visualize the end result before starting a project.
• Hey, can you visualize how cool this room will look once it's decorated?
• I can totally visualize us crushing this presentation tomorrow.
• She could visualize the weight of the world on his shoulders as he walked by.

noun a panel under the windshield of a vehicle, containing indicator dials, compartments, and controls

• The dashboard of the car displayed all the necessary information for the driver.
• I couldn't figure out how to navigate the dashboard of my new phone.
• Check out the sick dashboard on that new video game console.
• Her emotions were like a dashboard, constantly changing and unpredictable.

noun A visual representation of data where values are depicted using colors on a map or grid

• The heat map displayed the distribution of sales across different regions.
• Check out the heat map to see where most of the action is happening.
• The heat map is lit, showing us where all the hot spots are.
• Just like a heat map, her emotions were clearly visible for everyone to see.

noun a combination of chart and article, typically a data-driven article that includes visual representations such as charts and graphs

• The charticle in the magazine provided a detailed analysis of the current market trends.
• I found a cool charticle online that breaks down the latest fashion trends.
• Did you see that charticle on social media about the best workout routines?
• The charticle acted as a roadmap for navigating through the complex world of investing.