chart
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Chart (noun) means a diagram, graph, or table used to display data or information clearly. Example: “The chart showed a steady rise in sales over the past year.”
noun
1
A diagram, graph, or table used to display data or information clearly.
"The chart showed a steady rise in sales over the past year."
"Our teacher pinned a colourful chart on the wall showing everyone's reading progress."
"The nurse studied the chart at the end of the patient's bed."
2
A detailed map, especially one used for navigating by sea or air.
"The captain checked the nautical chart before entering the harbour."
"The pilot unrolled the chart and marked the route across the ocean."
"Without a proper chart, the small boat could easily have hit the rocks."
3
(often plural) A ranked list showing the most popular songs or albums.
"The single shot straight to number one on the charts."
"Her new album stayed at the top of the chart for weeks."
"He dreams of seeing his band's name in the charts one day."
verb
1
To plan, track, or record something in a systematic way.
"Researchers charted the migration patterns of the birds over five years."
"The explorers charted the coastline carefully so later ships could sail safely."
"I chart my weekly spending in a notebook to see where the money goes."
2
(of a song) To appear on a ranked popularity list.
"The song charted in twelve countries within a month of release."
"Few debut singles chart so high, but this one reached the top ten."
"If the song charts this week, the band will be thrilled."
How to use chart
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA visual display of data or a map, or (as a verb) to track and record something.
Common pairings
bar chart
chart a course
top the charts
flow chart
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- Past tense
- charted
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Etymology
From Middle French charte, from Latin charta ("papyrus, paper"), ultimately from Greek khartes. A doublet of "card" and "carte," and related to "charter."
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What does “chart” mean?
The word “chart” means a diagram, graph, or table used to display data or information clearly. In plain terms, a visual display of data or a map, or (as a verb) to track and record something.
How do you pronounce “chart”?
“Chart” is pronounced chaht (/t͡ʃɑɹt/ in IPA).
How do you use “chart” in a sentence?
Here is “chart” used in a sentence: “The chart showed a steady rise in sales over the past year.”
What part of speech is “chart”?
Depending on how it is used, “chart” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “chart” come from?
The word “chart” comes from Latin. From Middle French charte, from Latin charta ("papyrus, paper"), ultimately from Greek khartes. A doublet of "card" and "carte," and related to "charter.".
Is “chart” a common word?
“Chart” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “chart” have?
“Chart” has 5 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a diagram, graph, or table used to display data or information clearly.
What is the difference between a chart and a graph?
A graph plots numerical data against axes to show a relationship, such as a line rising over time. A chart is the broader term for any visual display of information, including graphs but also pie charts, tables, and flowcharts. So every graph is a chart, but many charts are not strictly graphs.
What are the main types of charts?
Common charts include the bar chart, which compares quantities with rectangles; the line chart, which tracks change over time; and the pie chart, which shows the proportions of a whole. Others include scatter plots, flowcharts that map processes, and Gantt charts used to schedule the stages of a project.
What is a chart used for?
A chart turns raw numbers or information into a picture so that patterns, comparisons, and trends become easy to grasp at a glance. Instead of reading a long list of figures, a viewer can see which value is largest or how something has changed. Clarity and quick understanding are the main goals.
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