noun
chart
chaht
noun
1
A diagram, graph, or table used to display data or information clearly.
"The chart showed a steady rise in sales over the past year."
2
A detailed map, especially one used for navigating by sea or air.
"The captain checked the nautical chart before entering the harbour."
3
(often plural) A ranked list showing the most popular songs or albums.
"The single shot straight to number one on the charts."
verb
1
To plan, track, or record something in a systematic way.
"Researchers charted the migration patterns of the birds over five years."
2
(of a song) To appear on a ranked popularity list.
"The song charted in twelve countries within a month of release."
How to Use Chart
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA visual display of data or a map, or (as a verb) to track and record something.
Common pairings
bar chart
chart a course
top the charts
flow chart
Word Forms
charted past tense, charts plural, charts singular
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Etymology
From Middle French charte, from Latin charta ("papyrus, paper"), ultimately from Greek khartes. A doublet of "card" and "carte," and related to "charter."