chart

The definition of a chart is a graph, table or diagram, or a map for air or marine navigation.

(noun)

An example of a chart is the percentiles showing the growth of babies nationwide.

See chart in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a map, esp. one prepared for use in marine or air navigation
an outline map on which special information, as on weather conditions or economic resources, is plotted geographically
1. a group of facts about something, set up in the form of a diagram, table, graph, etc.
2. such a diagram or graph
3. a sheet with such diagrams, graphs, etc.
☆ Informal
1. an arrangement of a musical composition, as for a jazz band
2. a list of the best-selling recordings for a given period: usually used in pl.

Origin: OFr < ML carta: see card

transitive verb

See chart in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A map showing coastlines, water depths, or other information of use to navigators.
An outline map on which specific information, such as scientific data, can be plotted.
A sheet presenting information in the form of graphs or tables.
See graph¹.
A listing of best-selling recorded music or other items. Often used in the plural: A hit single that reached number 3 on the charts.

verb chart·ed, chart·ing, charts

verb, transitive