chart1 nounchart2 verb
chartchart1 /tʃɑːt $ tʃɑːrt/ ●●● S3 W3 AWL noun [countable] 
WORD ORIGINchart1
Origin:
1500-1600 French charte, from Latin charta ‘piece of papyrus, document’, from Greek chartesEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- medical charts
- This chart shows last year's sales figures.
- Apart from these, weigh all foods you eat when using the F-Plan calorie and fibre charts.
- That doesn't always mean a high chart place, although it would be very helpful!
- The reactions shown on the metabolic chart would proceed very slowly, or not at all, in the absence of enzymes.
- Try to find some of the albums from the Billboard charts on MiniDisc.
- We have seen charts that describe the organisational chart of a police authority and yet miss off the lowly police constable.
WORD SETS
AC, accessory, nounadapter, nounaerosol, nounalarm, nounarm, nounash, nounattaché case, nounbag, nounbar, nounbarrel, nounbeep, verbbeeswax, nounbell, nounbelly, nounbelt, nounbench, nounbenzine, nounbinding, nounbiro, nounbolt, nounbooth, nounbox, nounbox, verbbrad, nounbriefcase, nounbristle, nounbrolly, nounbrush, nounbucket, nounbuckle, nounbuffer, nounbulb, nounBulldog clip, nounbulletin board, nounbullhorn, nounbung, nounbunting, nounbusiness card, nounbutt, nounbutton, nounbuzzer, nouncable, nouncalling card, nouncan, nouncandle, nouncane, nouncarbon, nouncarbon copy, nouncarbon paper, nouncard, nouncardboard, nouncardboard, adjectivecardboard cut-out, nouncard catalog, nouncarrier, nouncarrier bag, nouncarryall, nouncart, nouncarton, nouncartridge, nouncase, nouncaster, nouncatch, nounCellophane, nouncesspit, nounchain, nounchalice, nounchannel, nounchart, nounchute, nouncitronella, nounclamp, nouncleat, nounclip, nounclipboard, nouncomb, nouncombination lock, nouncompartment, nouncord, nouncrank, nouncrate, nouncrepe paper, nouncycle, noundetector, noundial, noundigital, adjectivedisposable, adjectivedrape, verbdrawing pin, noundryer, noundurable goods, nounDurex, nounearplug, nounelastic band, nouneraser, nouneyelet, nounfabric, nounfelt-tip pen, nounfemale, adjectivefence, nounfiberglass, nounfibreglass, nounfigurine, nounfilament, nounfile, verbFilofax, nounfire extinguisher, nounfirewood, nounfitness, nounflag, nounflagon, nounflagstaff, nounflashlight, nounflat, adjectivefloodlight, nounfoam, nounfoam, verbfog, verbfolder, nounfoolscap, nounforecourt, nounfountain, nounfountain pen, nounframe, nounfunnel, nounfuse, noungadget, noungadgetry, noungargle, verbgas, nounglue, noungoggles, noungold card, noungranny knot, noungravel, noungravelled, adjectivegravelly, adjectivegrease, noungreetings card, noungrommet, noungum, noungun, noungunnysack, noungut, nounhand-held, adjectivehandle, nounhandloom, nounharness, nounhasp, nounhealth, nounhessian, nounhinge, nounhip, nounhoarding, nounhoist, nounholder, nounhook, nounhoop, nounhooter, nounhose, nounhosepipe, nounhub, nounhygiene, nounhygienic, adjectiveillness, nounindented, adjectiveinflatable, adjectiveingrained, adjectiveink, nouninn, nouninnkeeper, nouninsoluble, adjectiveivory, nounjacket, nounjack-knife, nounjoss stick, nounjuggle, verbkey, nounkeypad, nounkey ring, nounKleenex, nounknife, nounknob, nounlabel, nounladder, nounlantern, nounlatch, nounlatchkey, nounlather, nounlather, verbLCD, nounlead, nounlectern, nounlegal pad, nounlens, nounletterbox, nounlever, nounlibrary, nounlid, nounlidded, adjectivelift, nounlight, nounlight bulb, nounlink, nounlinseed oil, nounlitter bin, nounlock, nounlodestone, nounlog, nounloop, verblost property, nounmagnet, nounmagnetic, adjectivemagnifying glass, nounmale, adjectivemantle, nounmanual, adjectivemarker, nounmarker pen, nounmarket day, nounmast, nounmastic, nounmatchstick, nounmaterial, nounmeter, nounmeths, nounmode, nounmortar, nounmortise lock, nounmould, nounmounting, nounmovement, nounnail, nounnameplate, nounnet, nounnib, nounnipple, nounnon-standard, adjectivenoose, nounnotebook, nounnotepad, nounnoticeboard, nounnozzle, nounnut, nounoil, verboilcan, nounoily, adjectiveorb, nounoutfit, nounoutlet, nounovernight, adverbpack, verbpackage, nounpad, nounpad, verbpadlock, nounpaintwork, nounpantyliner, nounpaper, nounpaperclip, nounpasserby, nounpaste, verbpasteboard, nounpatron, nounpatronage, nounpatronize, verbpattern, nounpaving, nounpearl, nounpen, nounpenknife, nounpicket fence, nounpillbox, nounpince-nez, nounpinhead, nounpipe, nounpix, nounpizza parlor, nounplug, nounpocket, nounpocketbook, nounpocket calculator, nounpocket knife, nounpointer, nounpoison, nounpole, nounportfolio, nounPost-it, nounpowder, nounpowdered, adjectivepropellant, nounpropelling pencil, nounpump-action, adjectivePX, nounquarter, verbrack, nounreceptionist, nounreel, nounrefill, nounreflector, nounrefrigerate, verbregimen, nounreservation, nounreserve, verbsachet, nounsack, nounscratchpad, nounscratch paper, nounscreen, nounsealant, nounsealer, nounsearchlight, nounseason ticket, nounseat, nounself-assembly, adjectiveseptic tank, nounservice, nounservice, verbsetting, nounshade, nounsharpener, nounshovel, nounshovel, verbshovelful, nounsilver paper, nounsiphon, nounslat, nounslice, verbslot machine, nounslug, nounsmoke, nounsoot, nounsort, nounspare part, nounspigot, nounsponge, nounspool, nounspout, nounspray, nounspray can, nounspray paint, nounspring, nounstaff, nounstake, nounstalk, nounstandard, nounstaple, nounstapler, nounstationery, nounsteam, nounsteam clean, verbsteel, nounsteel wool, nounstepladder, nounstick, verbstick, nounsticker, nounstilt, nounstopper, nounstorm lantern, nounstrap, nounstreamer, nounstring, nounstub, nounsucker, nounSuperglue, nounswipe, verbswitch, nounswivel, nountab, nountack, nountag, nountag, verbtank, nountap, nountape, nountassel, nountattle, verbtea break, nounthong, nounthread, nountime-saving, adjectivetinder, nountinderbox, nountissue, nountop, nountote bag, nountowel, verbtray, nountrolley, nountube, nountubing, nountwine, nountwo-way mirror, nounumbrella, nounvent, nounvial, nounwaiting room, nounwasher, nounwaste paper, nounwatch, nounwaterspout, nounwheeled, adjectivewhistle, verbwooden, adjectivewriting paper, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Meaning 2types of charts
In 1998 the group topped the charts with the song ‘Don’t Stop Loving Me’.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· Their new single went straight to number 1 in the pop charts.
(=of CDs that have only one song on them)· The song reached number 9 in the singles charts.
(=of CDs that have several songs on them)· This put Marley into the album charts for the first time.
(=of music produced by small independent record companies)· The song went straight to the top of the indie charts.
verbs· The song was in the charts for weeks.
· The album entered the UK charts at number 2.
(=enter the charts)· The group eventually hit the charts.
· ‘Without You’ topped the British charts for five weeks.
chart + NOUN (=a song or album in the charts)· At last the band had got a chart hit.
· It looks like they are set for chart success.
phrases· In 1962 'Love Me Do' reached only number 17 in the charts.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES (=keep checking it)· Throughout the night, doctors charted his progress.
In 1998 the group topped the charts with the song ‘Don’t Stop Loving Me’.· Numerous companies also have reshuffled their corporate organizational charts.· Institutions have regulations, codified systems of behavior, organizational flow charts, and job descriptions.· One obvious source of data is the organizational chart, since it shows the design of position power.· New organizational charts often look like wiring diagrams for networks.· The traditional organizational chart with divisions, departments, and sections drawn along functional lines may cease to exist.
· The result of all this was that the Escort languished in some unfamiliar positions in the top 10 sales chart.· It went on to top the charts for eight incredible weeks.· Let me guess, they placed bets with bookmakers about who would be top of the charts at Christmas.· And one of the records, Men at Work's Down Under, is now top of the chart.
NOUN· The album sold 18,000 copies within two weeks and entered the album chart at number 47.
· This option allows you to make more sweeping changes - for example you can go from a bar chart to a line chart.· To illustrate this I want to put a bar chart and a table from the spreadsheet in my word-processed document.· The bar chart shows Sales on the left and Cost of Sales on the right. 4.· Drawing a bar chart Arrange the bars in some sensible order, such as in order of their lengths.· Immediately the activities and their durations are entered the Gantt bar chart and the end date are displayed.· The bars should be solid, not just drawn in outline. Bar charts are sometimes drawn vertically in columns.· Back to back bar charts can be used as back to back stem and leaf displays were to compare two distributions.· Typically these will include bar charts, pie charts and line graphs although numerous other types can be prepared.
· The table shows which companies are publishing the Colour Index Generic Names in their catalogues or on their colour charts.· This is then compared to a colour chart which comes with the test kit, to find the result.· You can show me or remind me of the difference between orange and pink, perhaps by showing me a colour chart.· Ring 0543-481612 for free colour charts.
· These are explained with flow charts, diagrams and summaries assisting an understanding of the text.· Mitchell visualized a hormonal flow chart that resembled a metropolitan subway system, all lines headed for the downtown station.· The scale of the effort would have precluded updating the flow chart when new experience was gained or after equipment modification.· It could disappear into the whirring computers and multicolored flow charts of the economic miracle.· An example is given in Table 1. 14. Flow charts.· Institutions have regulations, codified systems of behavior, organizational flow charts, and job descriptions.· An illustration of a flow chart is given in Fig. 1.21.· Obviously if you have a very large project you would never do a flow chart manually.
· Over a soundtrack of appropriate chart hits, unidentified teenagers talked about coming to terms with their own sexuality.· It seems this year's surprise chart hit has prompted a renewed interest in the didgeridoo.
· Similarly, the organisation chart is an idealised guide.· Figure 21 shows a typical formal structure embodied in an organisation chart.· The command structure of authority may be shown by an organisation chart, or may be documented in schedules or manuals.· This organisation chart approach would be carried out by implementing each department's system in turn.· The formal structure is the structure of the organisation charts which we have drawn up in this chapter.· It might be useful to think of an organisation chart as a kind of London Underground map.
· There are limitations to the use of pie charts.· Each numbered space in this pie chart refers to a question on the Experiment Sheet.· However, these criticisms are outweighed by the visual impact which pie charts have.· A pie chart can help the retailer or business-person see at a glance exactly where the money goes.· Typically these will include bar charts, pie charts and line graphs although numerous other types can be prepared.
· For example, more people now have key household goods and the benefit of home ownership - as the charts show.
· Four years ago Pepsi and Shirlie were enjoying considerable chart success and media attention.
· The chart table is supported on a tier of large drawers and there is adequate space on the bulkhead for mounting instruments.· The outboard-facing chart table is particularly well thought out with a bench seat for the navigator built into the engine box.· Amelia took several photos northward kneeling beside the chart table.· The oilskins locker is in the passage behind the chart table.· The navigator's seat swings out from beneath the chart table when in use.
· You pin up a wall chart listing how many calories you eat each day.· You would make a great electronic wall chart of the Domain, eh?· How to evaluate a wall chart: 1.· There was a secret lift in his room, behind one of the full-length wall charts.
VERB· I have drawn this chart to a larger scale because it provides an excellent check of the limiting magnitude of binoculars.· One of them greeted each new speaker by drawing an organization chart.· There are others who claim that they can draw up astrological charts which will provide similar details.· I like to draw a diagram or chart rather than write or talk about something 18.
· As a full member of the Drapers' Company and with apprentices indentured to him he produced manuscript and engraved charts.· Henderson was given full freedom to produce the charts and the sounds that meander within his head.
· Philip continues his show with mind-reading using extra sensory perception charts.· Only 38 percent of young adults could use a chart to pick the right grade of sandpaper.· Actually there was one good reason for using the charts: Everyone else did.· The parser works in bottom-up, breadth-first manner and uses a chart for efficiency.· As you use this chart to evaluate the character of your organization, be aware of two important points.· His fees were petty and he didn't bleed his patients with leeches or use strange zodiac charts and stupid incantations.· They would have used the charts even if no one else did.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
1information that is clearly arranged in the form of a simple picture, set of figures, graph etc, or a piece of paper with this information on it SYN diagram: - The song remains number one on the pop charts.
- A new album, 1965, was released on Columbia in 1999 but failed to set the charts alight.
- And then Murray would go to the charts.
- But the parody was mistaken for the real thing, and the songs made the charts.
- He sold millions of records, with 54 songs hitting the charts.
- Is it now time to throw away the charts and graphs, have a ceremonial burning of the diary?
- On a long cruise the courtesy ensigns can cost more than the charts and wear out quicker.
- Technology aside, Boston topped the charts for the game with a 10. 8 rating.
- They would have used the charts even if no one else did.
a chart showing last year’s sales a weather chart the theatre’s seating chart → bar chart, flow chart, pie chart2 the charts the lists, which come out weekly, of the most popular records: Her new single went straight to number one in the pop charts. Brooks again topped the charts (=was the most popular).chart hit/success/star etc the Beatles’ first chart hit3a detailed map, especially of an area of the sea or the starsCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2types of chartsthe pop charts· Their new single went straight to number 1 in the pop charts.the singles charts (=of CDs that have only one song on them)· The song reached number 9 in the singles charts.the album charts (=of CDs that have several songs on them)· This put Marley into the album charts for the first time.the indie charts (=of music produced by small independent record companies)· The song went straight to the top of the indie charts.verbsbe in the charts· The song was in the charts for weeks.go into/enter the charts· The album entered the UK charts at number 2.hit the charts (=enter the charts)· The group eventually hit the charts.top the charts/be top of the charts· ‘Without You’ topped the British charts for five weeks.chart + NOUNa chart hit (=a song or album in the charts)· At last the band had got a chart hit.chart success· It looks like they are set for chart success.phrasesnumber 1/5/15 etc in the charts· In 1962 'Love Me Do' reached only number 17 in the charts.chart1 nounchart2 verb
chartchart2 ●○○ AWL verb VERB TABLE
chart
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | chart |
| he, she, it | charts | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | charted |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have charted |
| he, she, it | has charted | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had charted |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will chart |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have charted |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am charting |
| he, she, it | is charting | |
| you, we, they | are charting | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was charting |
| you, we, they | were charting | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been charting |
| he, she, it | has been charting | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been charting |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be charting |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been charting |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Lydell has spent years charting the movement of these asteroids.
- She aims to chart new cases of cancer in areas around nuclear power stations.
- The article charts how adverts, in the past and in the present, have succeeded in linking the cigarette with sophistication.
- The computer will chart the spacecraft's progress as it approaches Saturn.
- A nerve-wracking wait added to the mounting psychological pressure as we charted the progress of the sun over the Anglesey seascape.
- All the far-flung stars must be cataloged, so as to chart a course for sailors over the oceans of the Earth.
- I kept a diary of events and attempted to chart the process by which 6-year-old Balbinder was removed from mainstream education.
- The project seeks to chart the speed of reaction by entrants to profitable opportunities, and documents the principal barriers to entry.
- You may feel comfortable with your growth, or you may want to chart a course so you can improve even faster.
Longman Language Activatorto keep information about something, so that it can be used or looked at later
to write down information or store it on a computer, so that it can be looked at later, especially official information about numbers or amounts: · Make sure you record the date you bought the tickets.· Only 13 cases of this disease have ever been recorded.record that: · A final communiqué recorded that "a thorough and candid discussion has taken place".
to record information about a situation or a set of events over a period of time in order to show how it changes or develops: · She aims to chart new cases of cancer in areas around nuclear power stations.· The computer will chart the spacecraft's progress as it approaches Saturn.chart how: · The article charts how adverts, in the past and in the present, have succeeded in linking the cigarette with sophistication.
to write down details of things you have done or things that have happened because it may be important to have this information available at a later time: · The hospital has only just started to keep a record, but so far they have treated six people for this type of injury.keep a record of: · She always keeps a record of how much money she spends.· Employees were asked to keep a detailed record of any accidents that occurred in the workplace.
to write about important events, activities, and developments and record all the facts and details connected with them: · Many writers have documented the changes in feminist politics over the last decade.· Attempts to document social problems in some parts of the country had been difficult.
to put something such as your name on an official list or record: · You had to register a baby's birth within a month.register as: · They claimed that the new rules would discourage people from registering as unemployed.register with: · The new students were told that they must register with the University before they could claim their grants.register for: · More than 4.3 million people registered for shares.
to publicly say something that you want to be recorded, because you think it is important: · Yes, we do remember your initial objections, but unfortunately you didn't place them on record.put/place on record that: · The lawyer asked the court to put on record that her client had always been co-operative.
to make an official record of events or facts, either in writing or on a computer: · All deliveries must be logged.· The system can log the date and length of calls made by company employees.
WORD SETSbarrier reef, nounbed, nounchart, verbcontinental shelf, nouncoral reef, nouncross-current, nouncurrent, nounebb, nounebb, verbfreshwater, adjectivehigh water mark, nouniceberg, nounice cap, nounice pack, nounice sheet, nounlow water mark, nounmarine, adjectivemaritime, adjectiveocean, nounpack ice, nounrock pool, nounroller, nounsaltwater, adjectivesandbank, nounsand bar, nounsea, nounsediment, nounsedimentary, adjectiveshoal, nounsound, verbsoundings, nounspray, nounspring tide, nounspume, nounstrait, nounstrength, nounsubmarine, adjectivesurf, nountidal, adjectivetidal wave, nountide, nountide-mark, nountide pool, nountidewater, nountrench, nountsunami, nounundersea, adjectiveundertow, nounwave, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES In 1998 the group topped the charts with the song ‘Don’t Stop Loving Me’.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN
1[transitive] to record information about a situation or set of events over a period of time, in order to see how it changes or develops: (=keep checking it)· Throughout the night, doctors charted his progress.
In 1998 the group topped the charts with the song ‘Don’t Stop Loving Me’.· Others follow regular bulletins to chart his course.· Each made its own decisions and charted its own course.· Now he relies on the blips and beeps of computers and sonars to chart his course and find his fish.· So in 1992 Mr Fuller rounded up employers and hospital officials to chart a new course.· All the far-flung stars must be cataloged, so as to chart a course for sailors over the oceans of the Earth.· The cantankerous aide organized support for health care reform, coordinated the Whitewater defense and helped chart the course to renomination.
· Tuggener charted a contemporary history that was on the move.· This will chart all of Z7015's history, along with unit badges.
· Kim spends most of her time in the kitchen, charting the progress of her late supper.· Have you charted your progress and changed your course appropriately?· In charting the progress of fans' careers, two types of data have been used.· A nerve-wracking wait added to the mounting psychological pressure as we charted the progress of the sun over the Anglesey seascape.· I don't know why we don't throw them away; perhaps we are charting our progress.· Likewise a business plan should be developed in order to chart the proposed progress.· They had charted their son's progress from afar but had not realised the group's popularity.
· We believe that we have charted a way forward which will secure our future.· And a few visionaries are also charting ways to fit the automobile into a more livable lifestyle.· Let us chart the way by which we arrive at the Fundamental Principle.
Scientists have been charting temperature changes in the oceans.2[transitive] to make a plan of what should be done to achieve a particular result: Each team was responsible for making its own decisions and charting its own course.3[transitive] to make a map of an area of land, sea, or stars, or to draw lines on a map to show where you have travelled4[intransitive] if a record charts, it enters the weekly list of the most popular records: Their next single didn’t chart.