chart

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Technical

n. a map used by sailors or pilots to find their way.

n. a map designed for navigation, particularly for nautical or aeronautical use.

“The captain looked at the sea chart to avoid the shallow water.”

“Navigators must consult updated nautical charts to identify shifting sandbars and submerged hazards that may not be visible from the surface.”

B1 · Intermediate Plural noun Music

n. a list of the most popular songs or albums each week.

n. a weekly ranking of the most popular music recordings based on sales or airplay.

“Their new song went straight to the top of the charts.”

“Despite receiving minimal radio airplay, the indie band managed to climb the charts thanks to a viral social media campaign.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to plan a path or to make a map of an area.

v. to map an area or to outline a course of action or route.

“The explorers wanted to chart the unknown parts of the river.”

“The leadership team met to chart a new course for the company following the unexpected merger with its primary competitor.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic

v. to record how something changes or develops over time.

v. to record or track the progress or development of something systematically.

“The doctors used a graph to chart the patient's recovery.”

“The study aims to chart the linguistic development of bilingual children from infancy through their primary school years.”