Directions about a specific matter (illustrations) and how to use. In regard to maps and tables, an explanation of signs (symbols) used.

early 14c., "narrative dealing with a happening or an event," from Old French legende (12c., Modern French légende) and directly from Medieval Latin legenda "legend, story," especi [..]

a list of labels that identifies categories on a graph or visual components of a map.

explanation of symbols and abbreviations used on a map, also known as a key.

traditional or mythical story.

An explanatory list of symbols that is or can be shown on a chart of graph. [D00922]

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events caption: brief description accompanying an illustration (legendary) so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend; "th [..]

a story from long ago which may or may not be true

traditional story, myth.

a type of tale conventionally set in the real world and in either the present or historical past, based on actual historical people and events, and offering an exaggerated or distorted version of the [..]

A traditional, historical tale, first told orally and later in written form.

A period of spiritual preparation for Easter. It starts 40 days before Easter Sunday in the Roman Catholic church. It starts eight weeks before Easter in the Eastern Orthodox churches. In the early Ch [..]

(lej´&nd) (n.) (1) The letters, numbers, characters and words that are imprinted on a keyboard��s keycaps. (2) In presentation graphics, text that describes the meaning of colors and patterns used [..]

a story which has significant meaning within a culture or society which is typically passed down to successive generations from its point of chronological origin.

A visual aid that explains to the reader the symbols used on a map, chart, or diagram. Click here to see an example on a map of world literacy rates and here to see one for a map of annual precipitati [..]

the descriptive matter printed below an illustration, mostly referred to as a caption. Also an explanation of signs or symbols used in timetables or maps.

The legend of a map (also called the key) is a small table accompanying the map that explains the symbols that are used on the map.

A key to what the symbols or pictures in a map mean. longitude

A narrative supposedly based on fact, and told as true, about a person, place, or incident.

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A brief summary of status indicators, grades and symbols used in the audit.

Explanatory text on a chart, map, or illustration.

a table on a map, chart, or the like, listing and explaining the symbols used

written information superimposed on an image or blank screen (e.g., “Long ago, in a galaxy far away…”

the title and explanation of symbols on a chart, map, illustration, diagram, etc.

A listing that contains symbols and other information about a map.

The legend of a map (also called the key) is a small table accompanying the map that explains the symbols used on the map.

A title or explanation on a chart, diagram, illustration, etc.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events; a popular story handed down from earlier times which may or may not be true

A format of printed letters or symbols on the PCB, such as part numbers and product number or logos.

portion of map listing meanings of symbols used.

The reference area on a map that lists and explains the colors, symbols, line patterns, shadings, and annotation used on the map. The legend often includes the scale, origin, orientation, and other ma [..]

Traditional story popularly known as a historical myth, which may have some basis in fact but has been changes and added to over time.

A brief explanatory list of the symbols, cartographic units, patterns (shading and color hues), and other cartographic conventions appearing on a map, chart, or diagram.  Level:

Directions about a specific matter (illustrations) and how to use them. In regard to maps and tables, an explanation of signs (symbols) used.

A table inside a project that lists vital illustrations or instructions; footnote that helps users better understand information.

A map legend designates the key to the symbols used in the map (also referred to as signatures). A high-quality map always features a map legend which is indispensable, in particular, with thematic ma [..]

Legend is more than just a weird '80s fantasy-adventure flick starring Tom Cruise. It's also a type of story that centers on the history of a particular person or place. These stories are of [..]

From the English word, referring to a story about the past (or by extension, a heroic character in such a story), ultimately from Latin legere "to read".