types:
picture,
video
the visible part of a television transmission
video
(computer science) the appearance of text and graphics on a video display
gesture,
motion
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
body language
communication via the movements or attitudes of the body
eye contact
a meeting of the eyes between two people that expresses meaningful nonverbal communication
projection
the projection of an image from a film onto a screen
graphic design
visual communication by a skillful combination of text and pictures in advertisements, magazines, books, etc.
chart
a visual image (diagram, illustration) representing data or information
graph,
graphical record
a visual representation of the relations between certain quantities plotted with reference to a set of axes
seismogram
the graphical record of an earth tremor made by using a seismograph
sign
a gesture that is part of a sign language
display,
show
something intended to communicate a particular impression
illustration
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
plot
a chart, map, or graphic representation showing progress, distribution, etc.
organization chart
a chart showing the lines of responsibility between departments of a large organization
eye chart
a chart that is read from a fixed distance; used as a test of vision
flip chart
a chart with several sheets hinged at the top; sheets can be flipped over to present information sequentially
pie chart
a circular chart divided into triangular areas proportional to the percentages of the whole
star chart
a chart showing the relative positions of the stars in a particular part of the sky
profile
an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
drawing
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
echocardiogram
a graphical image of the heart produced by an echocardiograph
electroretinogram
a graphical recording of the electrical activity of the retina that results when light is flashed into the eye
Laffer curve
a graph purporting to show the relation between tax rates and government income; income increases as tax rates increase up to an optimum beyond which income declines
learning curve
a graph showing the rate of learning (especially a graph showing the amount recalled as a function of the number of attempts to recall)
myogram
a graphical recording of muscle activity
tachogram
a graphical record of speed and distance produced by a tachograph
thermogram
a graphical record produced by a thermograph
previous question
a motion calling for an immediate vote on the main question under discussion by a deliberative assembly
shrug
a gesture involving the shoulders
V sign
a sign (for victory); making a V with the index and middle fingers
nod
a sign of assent or salutation or command
bow,
bowing,
obeisance
the act of bending the head, body, or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
sign of the cross
a gesture with the right hand moving to form a cross; used by Catholics as a profession of faith
curtsey,
curtsy
bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women