chart
1 of 2noun
ˈchärt 
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
2
a
: 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
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: a musical arrangement
also : a part in such an arrangement
chart
2 of 2verb
charted; charting; charts
transitive verb
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
intransitive verb
: to be ranked on a chart
the song charted for three months
Synonyms
Noun
- map
Verb
- chronicle
- describe
- narrate
- recite
- recount
- rehearse
- relate
- report
- tell
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Example Sentences
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 See More
Recent Examples on the Web Nathan Baird, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2022 Tracks from Dua Lipa, the Kid Laroi and most famously the Weeknd hit chart heights with sparkly arpeggios, one-handed keyboard licks and four-four thumps. Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 Check the ripening chart on the website or call to see when your favorite variety will be ready for you-pick. Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 Karol G’s liberating summer song spent one week at No. 1 on Hot Latin Songs (chart dated May 14). Griselda Flores, Billboard, 15 Sep. 2022 Eno Benjamin was the primary backup last week, but in this week’s depth chart, Darrel Williams is listed as the No. 2 running back along with Benjamin. Bob Mcmanaman, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2022 Hover over the chart below to see the historical statistical probability of a tropical storm or a hurricane on a specific date. Judson Jones, CNN, 15 Sep. 2022 Our writer's assistant created a flow chart so that nobody in wardrobe would be confused about High School Musical 4 vs. Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 15 Sep. 2022 Teams use 1-on-1 matchups to evaluate roster and depth chart decisions. Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Sep. 2022 Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 15 Sep. 2022 Day Shift no doubt rocketed up the Netflix movies chart on the strength of its star power alone, given that the cast includes Foxx as well as Snoop Dogg. Andy Meek, BGR, 14 Sep. 2022 Writer-director Smith famously survived one in 2018, and the prospect that this personal detail will chart new profanely amusing and emotional territory for these likable ranters feels promising. Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 The bigger question for airlines may be whether corporate bookings will chart a similar recovery this fall. Alison Sider, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 The history of the Dolphin helps chart the history of whaling in general, and Rhode Island in particular. Brian Amaral, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2022 Shoppers can't stop buying this transitional jumpsuit, which has been topping Amazon's Clothing Movers and Shakers chart over the past week. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2022 For their analysis, Greene's team synthesized satellite imagery from visible, thermal-infrared and radar wavelengths to chart glacial flow and calving since 1997 more accurately than ever over 30,000 miles (50,000 kilometers) of Antarctic coastline. Reuters, CNN, 11 Aug. 2022 The leader of the kingdom wants the country’s fleet of ships to chart the southern seas after years of war and perhaps claim a distant, rather mysterious land for Mangkon. Abby Mcganney Nolan, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
The competition for the top of the safety depth chart will likely be a big topic from spring through preseason camp. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2022 Tracks from Dua Lipa, the Kid Laroi and most famously the Weeknd hit chart heights with sparkly arpeggios, one-handed keyboard licks and four-four thumps. Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 Check the ripening chart on the website or call to see when your favorite variety will be ready for you-pick. Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 Karol G’s liberating summer song spent one week at No. 1 on Hot Latin Songs (chart dated May 14). Griselda Flores, Billboard, 15 Sep. 2022 Eno Benjamin was the primary backup last week, but in this week’s depth chart, Darrel Williams is listed as the No. 2 running back along with Benjamin. Bob Mcmanaman, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2022 Hover over the chart below to see the historical statistical probability of a tropical storm or a hurricane on a specific date. Judson Jones, CNN, 15 Sep. 2022 Our writer's assistant created a flow chart so that nobody in wardrobe would be confused about High School Musical 4 vs. Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 15 Sep. 2022 Teams use 1-on-1 matchups to evaluate roster and depth chart decisions. Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Sep. 2022 Verb
The closing date for RSVPs is today (Sept. 15), giving organizers just a few days to confirm the guest list and chart out a seating plan. Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 15 Sep. 2022 Day Shift no doubt rocketed up the Netflix movies chart on the strength of its star power alone, given that the cast includes Foxx as well as Snoop Dogg. Andy Meek, BGR, 14 Sep. 2022 Writer-director Smith famously survived one in 2018, and the prospect that this personal detail will chart new profanely amusing and emotional territory for these likable ranters feels promising. Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 The bigger question for airlines may be whether corporate bookings will chart a similar recovery this fall. Alison Sider, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 The history of the Dolphin helps chart the history of whaling in general, and Rhode Island in particular. Brian Amaral, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2022 Shoppers can't stop buying this transitional jumpsuit, which has been topping Amazon's Clothing Movers and Shakers chart over the past week. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2022 For their analysis, Greene's team synthesized satellite imagery from visible, thermal-infrared and radar wavelengths to chart glacial flow and calving since 1997 more accurately than ever over 30,000 miles (50,000 kilometers) of Antarctic coastline. Reuters, CNN, 11 Aug. 2022 The leader of the kingdom wants the country’s fleet of ships to chart the southern seas after years of war and perhaps claim a distant, rather mysterious land for Mangkon. Abby Mcganney Nolan, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle French charte, from Latin charta piece of papyrus, document — more at card entry 1
First Known Use
Noun
circa 1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1842, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Phrases Containing chart
Kids Definition
chart 1 of 2
noun
ˈchärt
1
: a sheet giving information in a table or lists or by means of diagrams
a seating chart
a growth chart
2
: a map showing features (as coasts, currents, and shoals) of importance to sailors
3
: a diagram of an area showing information other than natural features
chart
2 of 2verb
charted; charting
1
: to make a map or chart of
chart the seas
2
: to make a plan for
He charted his career.
Medical Definition
chart
noun
ˈchärt
1
: a sheet giving information especially in tabular form
especially : a record of medical information for a patient
2
: graph
3
: a sheet of paper ruled and graduated for use in a recording instrument
charted
verb
1
as in described
to give an oral or written account of in some detail the book charts the years between the two World Wars Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- described
- chronicled
- told
- narrated
- recounted
- reported
- related
- detailed
- set forth
- depicted
- recited
- stated
- rehearsed
- revealed
- voiced
- enumerated
- sketched
- delineated
- uttered
- disclosed
- itemized
- divulged
- delivered
- exposed
- rendered
- expressed
- bared
- gave
- reeled off
- particularized
- let on (about)
2
as in planned
to work out the details of (something) in advance charted the entire campaign for governor before she even agreed to run Synonyms & Similar Words
- planned
- plotted
- designed
- prepared
- organized
- arranged
- calculated
- outlined
- devised
- projected
- shaped
- choreographed
- budgeted
- blueprinted
- drafted
- framed
- contemplated
- sketched
- laid out
- strategized (about)
- mapped (out)
- schemed (out)
- intended
- conspired
- figured
- intrigued
- concerted
- aimed
- contrived
- meant
- premeditated
- had on
- machinated
- meditated
- got up
- put up
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- geophilomorph
- Geophilomorpha
- geophilomorphae
- geophilomorphas
- geophilous
- Geophilus
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- geophilusses
- geophone
- geophones
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- geophysicist
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