trend line
Plural
trend lines
1
a straight line drawn through a set of data points on a graph to represent the general direction or pattern of the data
- The trend line on the stock chart indicates a steady increase in prices over the past year.
- By plotting a trend line through the sales data, the company could forecast future performance.
- Analysts use trend lines to identify market trends and make investment decisions.
- When analyzing the data, the trend line revealed a gradual decline in customer satisfaction.
- The trend line in the time series data pointed to a seasonal pattern in sales.