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chart

/tʃɑːt/

When used as a noun, 'chart' usually refers to visual data (like a pie chart) or navigation tools. It is often confused with 'graph', but a chart can be any visual representation of data, including tables. In the music industry, 'to chart' is a specific term meaning to appear on a popularity list (like the Billboard Hot 100). This usage is common in entertainment news and pop culture.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Sarah is hiding in the breakroom while Mark is pretending to be busy at his desk.
Mark

David's tripping. He wants me to chart these numbers by EOD.

Mark
Sarah
Sarah

Just wing it and send a screenshot of a random graph.

💡
Mark uses the slang 'tripping' to mean David is acting irrational or demanding. He uses 'chart' as a transitive verb meaning to record data in a graph. Sarah suggests he 'wing it' (improvise without preparation), reflecting their shared disdain for their boss and Mark's slacker nature.

Meanings

noun

A sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram.

"The sales chart shows a steady increase in revenue over the last quarter."

noun

A map used for navigation, especially on the sea or in the air.

"The captain studied the nautical chart to avoid the hidden reefs."

verb (transitive)

To record information in a table or graph; to map an area.

"The nurse will chart the patient's vital signs every hour."

verb (intransitive)

To enter the official list of most popular songs or records.

"The indie band's new single began to chart in several European countries."

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