adverb

Used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact; roughly.

Example: In 2012, however, the number of female athletes rose significantly to nearly 5,000, only approximately 1,000 lower than male participants.

Noun

A person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise.

Example: The two charts give information about the gender and number of athletes who have entered the Games since they started.

adverb

In a way that relates to drama or the performance of drama.

Example: To summarize therefore, since 1924 the number of athletes entering the Olympic Games, has increased dramatically.

adjective

Clearly seen or understood; obvious.

Example: It is evident from the bar chart that, until 2012, there were always significantly more men entering the Games than women.

adverb

Scarcely (used to qualify a statement by saying that it is true to an insignificant degree).

Example: In 1924 and 1952, there were hardly any women entering the Games, yet in 1952 there were over 4,000 male participants.

verb

Become or make greater in size, amount, or degree.

Example: The most significant increase occurred between 1984 and 2012, when the number of athletes rose from just over 6,000 to over 10,000 in 2012.

verb

Be entitled or appointed to act or speak for (someone), especially in an official capacity.

Example: This is particularly the case for women, who are now represented in nearly the same numbers as male participants.

adverb

In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.

Example: It is evident from the bar chart that, until 2012, there were always significantly more men entering the Games than women.

adverb

In every part of a place or object.

Example: The line graph shows a similar trend, with the number of participants increasing throughout the century.

noun

A general direction in which something is developing or changing.

Example: The line graph shows a similar trend, with the number of participants increasing throughout the century.

adverb

Used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact; roughly.

Example: In 2012, however, the number of female athletes rose significantly to nearly 5,000, only approximately 1,000 lower than male participants.

Noun

A person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise.

Example: The two charts give information about the gender and number of athletes who have entered the Games since they started.

adverb

In a way that relates to drama or the performance of drama.

Example: To summarize therefore, since 1924 the number of athletes entering the Olympic Games, has increased dramatically.

adjective

Clearly seen or understood; obvious.

Example: It is evident from the bar chart that, until 2012, there were always significantly more men entering the Games than women.

adverb

Scarcely (used to qualify a statement by saying that it is true to an insignificant degree).

Example: In 1924 and 1952, there were hardly any women entering the Games, yet in 1952 there were over 4,000 male participants.

verb

Become or make greater in size, amount, or degree.

Example: The most significant increase occurred between 1984 and 2012, when the number of athletes rose from just over 6,000 to over 10,000 in 2012.

verb

Be entitled or appointed to act or speak for (someone), especially in an official capacity.

Example: This is particularly the case for women, who are now represented in nearly the same numbers as male participants.

adverb

In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.

Example: It is evident from the bar chart that, until 2012, there were always significantly more men entering the Games than women.

adverb

In every part of a place or object.

Example: The line graph shows a similar trend, with the number of participants increasing throughout the century.

noun

A general direction in which something is developing or changing.

Example: The line graph shows a similar trend, with the number of participants increasing throughout the century.