tree diagram

noun
1.
Mathematics, Linguistics. a diagram in which lines branch out from a central point or stem without forming any closed loops.
Also called tree.
Compare phrase structure tree.
Origin
1960-65
Examples from the web for tree diagram
  • Actually draw a tree diagram and put staff on the branches.
  • The branches on a tree diagram list all the possible outcomes of that particular event.
  • Another way to determine the outcomes in a sample space is to draw a tree diagram.
  • Cluster tree diagram showing similarities among sampling.
  • tree diagram illustrating relationship of habitat variables and life requisites in the lacustrine model for the white sucker.