a map used for navigation by sea or air
an outline map showing the geographical distribution of something, e.g. climatic variations
a sheet giving information in the form of a table or graph
(the charts) a list of best-selling popular records produced weekly
a schematic, usu large, diagram
a sheet of paper ruled and graduated for use in a recording instrument, e.g. an electrocardiograph
[early French charte from Latin charta piece of papyrus, document, from Greek chartēs]