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# Size Legend

The size legend can either be categorical or quantitative. A categorical legend represents discrete categories such as region and order priority while a quantitative legend represents a range of numeric values such as delivery time or profit.

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                            <p>Categorical 
		 Legend</p>
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                            <p>Quantitative 
		 Legend</p>
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