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chart definition

chart (c̸härt)

noun

  1. a map, esp. one prepared for use in marine or air navigation
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Etymology: OFr < ML carta: see card

transitive verb

  1. to make a chart of; map; outline
  2. to plot (a course) on, or by reference to, a chart or charts
  3. to plan (a course of action)
  4. to show by, on, or as by a chart

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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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chart Synonyms

chart

n.


chart

v.

map, outline, draft; see plan 2.


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chart Usage Examples

Object

  • emergence: It charts the emergence of a ' culture of service ' , challenging concepts of the Indian nation-state and its relationship to civil society.

Converse of object

  • dominate: We've dominated the charts on this for over a decade.

Adjective modifier

  • flip: A flip chart would be supplied for additional comments to be made.

Modifies a noun

  • topper: Second million seller for Pat was also a chart topper in the UK.

Noun used with modifier

  • pie: Show the children how to create a pie chart.
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chart quotes

The wounded surgeon plies the steel That questions the distempered part; Beneath the bleeding hands we feel The sharp compassion of the healer's art Resolving the enigma of the fever chart.

-Eliot,T(homas) S(tearns)

   Illustrious Cook,Columbus of our shore, To whom was left this unknown world t'explore, Its untraced bounds on faithful chart to mark, And leave a light where all before was dark.

-Wentworth,William Charles

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