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infographic

infographic

19 3.9
A picture or chart that helps people understand information quickly
  • noun
  • /ˌɪnfəˈɡræfɪk/
translation icon : infografía
  • In the meeting, we reviewed an infographic that compared global temperatures over the last century.
  • create an infographic
  • search for an infographic
  • own infographic

And, you know, Stewart Brand has this great infographic about the layers of like human society.

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Examples

  • For instance, NPR's "Fantasy vs SciFi" (http://goo.gl/dFQi8k) infographic provides a guide to navigating top books.

    Academic text (2014)
  • There is a very useful infographic for patients on the Prostate Cancer UK website.

    Academic text (2012)
  • For instance, students could create an infographic for their favorite book.

    Academic text (2014)
  • Create a display with the infographic along with the books mentioned in the visual.

    Academic text (2014)
  • In this column, the focus is on infographic creation tools.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Infographics are an effective way to make comparisons. Search for "comparison infographic" in Google Images.

    Academic text (2014)
  • While timelines may be an important element of this type of infographic, other types of visuals may also be used.

    Academic text (2014)
  • For instance, you can locate an infographic comparing Kobe Bryant with Michael Jordan.

    Academic text (2014)
  • For instance, a search for "infographic" brings up dozens of amazing government-produced infographics on topics ranging from energy efficiency.

    Academic text (2015)
  • The teacher asked her students to create an infographic that explains the water cycle.

Synonyms

chart
vsinfographic
420 1.3

A picture like a graph or table that shows information clearly

combines images and text to simplify complex ideas for readers
visual
vsinfographic
76 3.5

A picture or graphic that explains something

is specifically crafted to present data and simplify complex ideas
visualization
vsinfographic
  • Specialized
13 4.0

A picture or chart that shows data to reveal patterns

is made mainly to simplify and clearly explain complex information
computer graphic
vsinfographic
  • Specialized
3.7

An image made by a computer using special software

is made to present information and simplify complex ideas rather than only being digital

Antonyms

355 1.0

The main words written in a book or document without notes and pictures

An explanation of something using words rather than pictures

How Informative

infographic
19 3.9
chart
420 1.3

Surface Forms

infographic singular
infographics plural

Morphology

infographic = info + graphic (transparent) = info + graphic

The meaning is a straightforward compound of 'info' (information) + 'graphic' (visual representation); learners can derive the sense.

Etymology

Infographic is made from info (short for information) and graphic, which is like a 'picture' or a graph for a chart. So an infographic is literally a 'picture that shows information', and that is why it helps people understand difficult data quickly.