For example:
THE graph shows an increase in car ownership...
but
Graph two shows an increase in car ownership....
In both cases the noun (graph) is specific, so you'd expect the definite article to be used (as opposed to general nouns).
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There's some relevant answers in the comments of this question, but nothing rule-based – gotube Sep 24 '21 at 18:31
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"Graph two" identifies a specific graph, as if it's a name. In fact, I would think one ought to capitalize the "T", "Graph Two." If you said "the second graph," you'd need the article.
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1OK, so it's as if it's a proper noun (whereas the other one is just a noun)...interesting! – Gottano Sep 24 '21 at 18:49