American English Dictionary

Definition of “Venn diagram”

Venn diagram (vɛn Pronunciation for )

Definitions

  1. (ancient mathematics) a diagram, esp. in symbolic logic, using overlapping circles, often shaded or crosshatched, to show relationships between sets

Word Origin

after John Venn (1834-1923), Eng logician

Example Sentences Including 'Venn diagram'

Trying to determine what's real and what's not is like making a Venn diagram.
SlashDot (2004)

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