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the figure shows vs as shown in figure

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'The figure shows' is commonly used at the beginning of a sentence to introduce a visual aid, while 'as shown in figure' is used when referring back to a specific figure.

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Last updated: November 09, 2024 • 10476 views

the figure shows

This phrase is correct and commonly used in academic and technical writing to introduce a visual aid or diagram.

This phrase is typically used at the beginning of a sentence to describe the content of a figure or diagram that is being referenced in the text.

Examples:

The figure shows the relationship between temperature and pressure.
The figure shows a comparison of different data sets.

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Last updated: November 16, 2024

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Alternatives:

the diagram illustrates
the graph depicts
the chart demonstrates
the image displays
the schematic diagram reveals

as shown in figure

This phrase is correct and is used to refer back to a specific figure that has been previously mentioned in the text.

This phrase is typically used to direct the reader's attention to a specific figure that has already been presented in the document.

Examples:

As shown in Figure 2, the results indicate a clear trend.
As shown in the figure above, the data supports the hypothesis.

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Last updated: November 16, 2024

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Sep 17, 2019 ... ViewModel onCleared() not being run as shown in Figure 4.7 · Android Programming (4th Edition) 4. Persisting UI State · bschuth September 17 ...
The phrase "as shown in figure" is correct and usable in written English. You can use it when you are referring to a diagram, illustration, or other visual ...
Oct 7, 2024 ... For example, "As shown in Figure 1, ..." There are two options for the placement of figures in a paper. The first option is to place all figures ...
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May 8, 2009 ... Sentence: The location of XXX in the mobile network is shown in/is as shown in Figure 1. Boards used in the cabinet are ...

Alternatives:

as depicted in the diagram
as illustrated in the graph
as demonstrated in the chart
as displayed in the image
as revealed in the schematic diagram

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