Venn diagram

noun

: a graph that employs closed curves and especially circles to represent logical relations between and operations on sets and the terms of propositions by the inclusion, exclusion, or intersection of the curves

Illustration of Venn diagram

Illustration of venn diagram
  • AB represents the intersection of sets A and B

Examples of Venn diagram in a Sentence

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There are viewers and listeners in the center of the Venn diagram that those projects form, but Gaga has also demonstrated an ability to cater to different audiences by allowing her creativity to roam free. Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024 Our healthcare system is the place where the Venn diagram of every form of injustice meets. Lena Dunham, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024 The overlap in the Venn diagram of Patriots and Boston Red Sox fans is enormous. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 Alluding to this interlocking interdependence, Joseph and Sydney have the same tattoo of what resembles a Venn diagram. Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Venn diagram 

Word History

Etymology

after John Venn *1834 †1923 English logician, who wrote a survey and formalization of such graphs in 1880

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Venn diagram was in 1918

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“Venn diagram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Venn%20diagram. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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Venn diagram

noun
: a diagram that uses overlapping circles to show collections of mathematical elements and what they have in common

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