graph

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Definition

A mathematical structure made of nodes (dots) connected by edges (lines), like a subway map for abstract relationships—or the technology behind how Facebook knows you're connected to your high school ex's cousin's dog. In data structures, it's the Swiss Army knife for representing networks, from social connections to recommendation algorithms. Not to be confused with the other kind of graph with axes, though both will give you a headache if you stare at them too long.

Example Usage

Our knowledge graph maps relationships between millions of entities, which is a fancy way of saying we built a really complicated connect-the-dots puzzle.

Source: Graph theory and computer science terminology

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