Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

trendline

noun

/ˈtrɛndlaɪn/

Definition

A trendline is a line that is drawn on a graph to indicate the general direction or trend of a set of data points over time.

Examples

The trendline on the sales chart indicates an upward trajectory in revenue over the past five years.
Analysts use trendlines to forecast future market behavior based on historical data.

Meaning

The term ‘trendline’ refers to a graphical representation that helps to visualize trends in data, typically in the context of statistical analysis or data visualization.