BusinessAugust 8, 2026

histogram

HIS-tuh-gram

Definition

A type of bar chart that represents the distribution of numerical data by grouping values into ranges called bins.

Etymology

Coined in 1891 by statistician Karl Pearson, the word combines the Greek 'histos' (meaning mast, web, or beam) and the Greek suffix '-gram' (meaning something written or drawn).

In the news

The article uses the term to describe visual tools for analyzing price action and volume data, which help traders interpret conflicting chart signals.

NEAR Protocol Crypto Stuck at $1.63 as Daily and Hourly Charts Clash

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