chart
noun
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Definition of chart
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: map: such as
a
: an outline map exhibiting something (such as climatic or magnetic variations) in its geographical aspects
b
: a map for the use of navigators
2a
: a sheet giving information in tabular form
b
: graph
c
: diagram
d
: a sheet of paper ruled and graduated for use in a recording instrument
e
: a record of medical information about a patient
f
: a listing by rank (as of sales)
—usually used in plural number one on the charts— Tim Cahill
3
: a musical arrangement
also
: a part in such an arrangement
chart
verb
charted;
charting;
charts
Definition of chart (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to lay out a plan for
chart a course
2
: to make a map or chart of
chart the coastline
3
: chronicle
the book charts the last years of his life
: to be ranked on a chart
the song charted for three months
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Synonyms for chart
Synonyms: Noun
Synonyms: Verb
chronicle, describe, narrate, recite, recount, rehearse, relate, report, tell
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Examples of chart in a Sentence
Noun
a chart showing the number of cars sold each month The doctor consulted the patient's chart. The record went to the top of the charts.Verb
They charted the course of the ship. She wanted to chart her own career path. He will try to chart a new course for the company. analysts charting trends in the stock market
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The only other center on the depth chart is rookie Andre James. — Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, "Derek Carr, other Raiders stars likely done playing preseason games," 17 Aug. 2019 And at the top of the depth chart, the Cards should be good enough to compete. — Gentry Estes, The Courier-Journal, "Louisville football may surprise some people early in 2019, but it won't last all season," 14 Aug. 2019 Ask to see data points on growth charts to understand how your child is progressing. — Sponsored Content With Texas Emergency Care Center, Houston Chronicle, "Back to School Checklist: Make Sure Your Children Are Healthy as Can Be on Their First Day," 11 Aug. 2019 While some stars won't be present for the FIBA World Cup, the top of the organizational chart will look as stable as ever. — Chris Mannix, SI.com, "Think Playing for Team USA Lost Some of Its Sizzle? Jerry Colangelo Begs to Differ," 9 Aug. 2019 West Side Story became a widespread smash only after the popularity of the 1961 film version and its record-breaking soundtrack album, which spent 54 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 charts. — Todd S. Purdum, The Atlantic, "The Man Who Transformed Broadway," 1 Aug. 2019 In the past few years, Keys has evolved from a chart-topping singer-songwriter-pianist into an avid producer, actor, and advocate. — Carine Roitfeld, Harper's BAZAAR, "#BAZAARICONS: Alicia Keys Is on a High Note," 1 Aug. 2019 When everyone’s a genius, no one’s a winner The chart-topping bands that win spots in our hearts, and in halls of fame, have great collaborative skills. — Mark Orttung, Quartz at Work, "Why you should hire fewer geniuses," 30 July 2019 Lil Nas X accomplishes the feat this week as his country-trap song spends its 17th week on top of the Hot 100 chart. — Mesfin Fekadu, Twin Cities, "Lil Nas X sets new Billboard record for most weeks at No.1," 29 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
In 1966, reports Gerald Posner in his history of the recording company, 75 percent of Motown’s releases charted (when the industry standard was 10 percent). — John J. Miller, National Review, "Motown," 22 Aug. 2019 The objects chart the history of the parks, from the early days when photography was a technical marvel to the 1950s and ’60s when designers experimented amply with color and typography. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Love national parks? You’re going to want this new book," 19 Aug. 2019 Lott’s Crime Prevention Research Center charted mass public shootings of four or more killed since 1998. — Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, "Mass shootings like Dayton, El Paso, Gilroy more than doubled since Columbine," 11 Aug. 2019 The documentary charts the change in Brittany Kaiser, former director of Cambridge Analytica’s business development. — Hal Boedeker, orlandosentinel.com, "‘Great Hack’ journalist stands out in stunning documentary," 10 Aug. 2019 This story charts her rise—fundraisers for Marianne Williamson and all. — Fortune, "Thank You, Toni Morrison: The Broadsheet," 7 Aug. 2019 The states with the toughest solitary-cowboy reputations — Montana, Alaska and Wyoming — charted highest on the self-erasure scale. — Bruce Barcott, New York Times, "Even in Hemingway’s Woods, Sometimes a Man Needs to Cry," 2 Aug. 2019 According to The Denver Post’s game charting, he was targeted 27 times on passes that traveled at least 16 yards in the air. — Ryan O'halloran, The Denver Post, "Lessons learned: Broncos’ Courtland Sutton intends to apply rookie year experience to become elite in 2019," 21 July 2019 First published in 1981 and reissued as an expanded and updated new edition, this anthology charts the ongoing American and international response to Whitman’s legacy. — Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, "Stopping at midsummer to read a good book: Here are 6 to consider," 14 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'chart.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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chart
noun
English Language Learners Definition of chart
(Entry 1 of 2)
: information in the form of a table, diagram, etc.
: a record of information about a medical patient
: a map of an area (such as the sky or ocean) used by pilots, sailors, etc.
chart
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of chart (Entry 2 of 2)
: to make a chart of (an area)
also
: to mark (something) on a chart