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    Con·nect-the-dots

    adjective

    • 1. relating to or denoting a child's puzzle consisting of sequentially numbered dots which form a picture when connected with straight lines in the designated order: North American "a connect-the-dots picture"
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  3. connect the dots. 1. Literally, to draw a line between dots, often as part of a children's activity to create an illustration or design. The kids are having fun connecting the dots and making pretty pictures for us. 2. To understand something by piecing together hints or other bits of information.

  4. Connect the dots” is a metaphor that refers to a persons ability to see the relationship between different events or pieces of information and to understand a bigger picture or underlying issue from these connections.

  5. connect the dots. 1. To draw connecting lines between a seemingly random arrangement of numbered dots so as to produce a picture or design. 2. To draw logical inferences connecting items of information to reveal something previously hidden or unknown. See also: connect, dot.

  6. Meaning: When you connect the dots, you understand the connections and relationships. Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used. Contributor: Richard Flynn.

  7. 1 Problem Solving. By analyzing the data, we can connect the dots and identify patterns. 2 Understanding. It took me a while to connect the dots, but once I did, everything made sense. 3 Investigation. After gathering all the evidence, the detective was able to connect the dots and solve the case. Similar phrases to “Connect the dots”:

  8. Connect-the-dots definition: (literally) To attempt to complete a <a>puzzle</a> in which dots on a <a>paper</a> must be connected in a specific <a>order</a> so that the <a>joining</a> <a>lines</a> form a <a>picture</a>.

  9. What does the word connect-the-dots mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word connect-the-dots . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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