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
3
: a musical arrangement
also
: a part in such an arrangement
charted; charting; charts
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
: to be ranked on a chart
the song charted for three months
Synonyms
Examples of chart in a Sentence
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
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
Some day traders have a different set of charts in mind.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
Xander Zellner, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
The filing is known in Italy as a CNC, and offers troubled companies the time and space to restructure, and chart a path forward.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
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Noun
From Zero is aware of the pliability of alternative as a concept in the era where Billie Eilish records occupy the same genre charts as the Foo Fighters, and Nick Cave and Clairo are vying for the same Grammy.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
Some day traders have a different set of charts in mind.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
Verb
On the Top Christian Albums chart, Lake has charted five titles, including one No. 1: Coat of Many Colors, in November 2023.
—Xander Zellner, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
The filing is known in Italy as a CNC, and offers troubled companies the time and space to restructure, and chart a path forward.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Chart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chart. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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chart
1 of 2 noun1
a
: map entry 1
especially
: one showing features (as coasts, shoals, and currents) of importance to sailors
b
: an outline map showing something (as differences in climate or magnetism) according to geography
2
: a sheet giving information in the form of a table or of lists or by means of diagrams or graphs
chart
2 of 2 verb1
: to make a map or chart of
2
: to lay out a plan for
Etymology
Noun
from early French charte "map," from Latin charta "piece of papyrus" — related to card entry 3
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