Definition

A visual representation of electrical signals, shown as a graph on a screen or paper, created by an instrument called an oscillograph.

Example

The engineer analyzed the oscillogram to understand the electrical signals in the circuit.

Conversation

Have you ever seen an oscillogram before?

No, I haven't. What is it exactly?

It's basically a graph that shows how signals change over time.

That sounds interesting! I would love to see one sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Oscillogram → It is formed from "oscillare" (Latin, meaning to swing or move back and forth) and "-gram" (from Greek "gramma", meaning something written or drawn). An oscillogram is a written representation of oscillations or waveforms, showing how they vary over time.

Memory Tip

Think of 'swinging' ('oscillare') back and forth and how that movement is 'written down' ('-gram') in an oscillogram.

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