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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
David's tripping. He wants me to chart these numbers by EOD.
Just wing it and send a screenshot of a random graph.
Meanings
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."
A map used for navigation, especially on the sea or in the air.
"The captain studied the nautical chart to avoid the hidden reefs."
To record information in a table or graph; to map an area.
"The nurse will chart the patient's vital signs every hour."