graphics

[ graf-iks ]

noun

1. (used with a singular verb) the art of drawing, especially as used in mathematics, engineering, etc.
2. (used with a plural verb) graphic arts ( def 1 ).
3. (used with a plural verb) Movies, Television. the titles, credits, subtitles, announcements, etc., shown on the screen before, or as part of, a film or television program.
4. (used with a singular verb) the science of calculating by diagrams.
5. (used with a singular or plural verb) Computers. computer graphics.

adjective

1. Computers. pertaining to pictorial information displayed, plotted, or printed by a computer:

   When you draw a picture on a graphics tablet the computer displays the same picture on the screen.

graphics

/ ˈɡræfɪks /

noun

1. functioning as singular the process or art of drawing in accordance with mathematical principles
2. functioning as singular the study of writing systems
3. functioning as plural the drawings, photographs, etc, in the layout of a magazine or book, or in a television or film production
4. functioning as plural the information displayed on a visual display unit or on a computer printout in the form of diagrams, graphs, pictures, and symbols

graphics

/ grăf′ĭks /

1. The representation of data in a way that includes images in addition to or instead of text. Computer-aided design, typesetting, and video games, for example, involve the use of graphics.

Word History and Origins

Origin of graphics¹

First recorded in 1885–90; graphic, -ics

Example Sentences

Models purposefully walked down the runway in flowing suits of crushed velvet and satin, matching leather mini-shorts and jackets, sequined hot pants and tank top sets in yellow smiley graphics and graffiti print.

From Los Angeles Times

The part where it falls into the pool, that’s computer graphics.

From Los Angeles Times

Prime Video’s election program with Williams was a stripped-down, talk-show-style presentation at Amazon’s studio in Los Angeles that did not depend on the flashy graphics and data.

From Los Angeles Times

Amazon touted the sparsely furnished studio and un-flashy graphics as a refreshing departure from the typical horse-race network trappings, on the other hand, focusing instead on discussion and other media round-ups.

From Salon

In emails seen by the BBC, Jamie and his partner’s signatures featured graphics that said Access Workshops donates a percentage of “overall profits” to organisations such as Tackle HIV.

From BBC

Related Words

• artwork
• computer graphics
• visuals