Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vertical-axis
Noun
ˈvɜːrtɪkəl ˈæksɪs
Definition
A line or plane that is oriented in an up-and-down direction, often used in graphs to represent values or data points against a horizontal baseline.
Examples
- The vertical-axis on the graph represents the temperature in Celsius.
- In a bar chart, the vertical-axis shows the number of sales made each month.
Meaning
In the context of graphs or three-dimensional models, the vertical-axis indicates the scale of measurement for the dependent variable, where the values increase or decrease as you move up or down.
Synonyms
- upright axis
- y-axis
