It is the rate of change of a variable.
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well i am assunming you mean 'm' in linear graphs. it means the gradient in the linear equation y=mx+c.
(-1.5,0) (1.5,0) what is the gradient?
Draw a tangent to the curve at the point where you need the gradient and find the gradient of the line by using gradient = up divided by across
A positive gradient goes uphill from left to right A negative gradient goes downhill from left to right
If the gradient is a positive number the curve is increasing, and if the gradient is a negative number it is decreasing.