Meaning of the word y-axis in English

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y-axis

US /ˈwaɪˌæk.sɪs/
UK /ˈwaɪˌæk.sɪs/
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Noun

the vertical axis of a system of coordinates, usually representing the dependent variable

Example:
The height of the bars is measured along the y-axis.
Label the y-axis as 'Revenue'.