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Word

chart

US/ˈtʃɑɹt/

UK/tʃˈɑːt/

Definitions

01data diagram

A2

n. a drawing that shows information in a simple way, like a graph or a table.

n. a systematic visual representation of data, such as a graph, table, or diagram.

“The sales chart shows that we sold more coffee in December than in November.”

“The researchers presented a detailed bar chart illustrating the correlation between urban green spaces and resident well-being over a ten-year period.”

Academic

02a map

B1

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.”

Technical

Synonyms

03music rankings

B1 · 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.”

Synonyms

rankingshit parade

04to plan or map

B2

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.”

Synonyms

05to record progress

B2

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.”

Academic

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French charte (“card, map”), from Late Latin charta (“paper, card, map”), Latin charta (“papyrus, writing”), from Ancient Greek χάρτης (khártēs, “papyrus, thin sheet”). Doublet of card and carte; related to charter.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Collocations

flow chart

Related words

Idioms

top the charts — To be the most popular recording at a particular time.

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