block diagram
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4.2
- noun
- /blɑk ˈdaɪəɡræm/
- Specialized
:
diagrama de bloques
- This block diagram illustrates how the different components of a computer system are connected.
- block diagram of Figure
- shows a block diagram
- block diagram of a system
The second thing is, is a system modeling language, a bit like Labview or Simulink, where you can make block diagrams out of complex systems.
- The second thing is, is a system modeling language, a bit like Labview or Simulink, where you can make block diagrams out of complex systems.
Examples
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Figure 1 contains a block diagram of the basic components of the experimental system.
Academic text (1993) -
Figure 3 shows a block diagram of an optical drive servo control system.
Academic text (1996) -
So here is a standard block diagram that represents feedback.
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The vent carries sound in both directions, as shown in the block diagram of Figure 3.
Academic text (1990) -
Figure 2 shows a high-level block diagram of the FXU.
Academic text (1994) -
Figure 1 shows a block diagram of the RS/6000 FPU.
Academic text (1994) -
Figure 2 is a block diagram of the POWER2 FPU.
Academic text (1994) -
Figure 6 is a block diagram showing the inputs and output to the Qx encoder, ENCODERx.
Academic text (1998) -
Figure 6 shows a simple block diagram of the Qx-coder binary adaptive arithmetic encoder.
Academic text (1998) -
Figure 8 shows the internal block diagram for the CMOS 6S2 64-bit CSA.
Academic text (2000)
Synonyms
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2.8
A simple drawing that shows how something works or how its parts fit together
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7.4
A drawing that shows parts of a machine or circuit and how they connect
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5.6
A drawing that uses simple symbols to show parts of a machine or electrical circuit
How Detailed
- Specialized
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4.1
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning of 'block diagram' is directly compositional: a 'diagram' made up of 'blocks' representing units or parts, so a learner who knows both words can infer it is a simple schematic showing components and their connections. While the term is common in technical contexts, the constituent meanings map transparently onto the compound, and similar constructions exist cross-linguistically, making it accessible to B1 learners.
Etymology
The name block diagram comes from the simple picture of a diagram made of boxes: each block stands for a main 'part' or 'function' and lines show how they connect. So a block diagram is an easy picture that shows the main parts of a system and how they work together.