chart

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A drawing or diagram that shows information clearly, often with numbers or figures.

   The teacher drew a chart on the board to show the class results.

2. 2
   verb

   To show or record information on a chart or graph.

   The nurse charted the patient's temperature every hour.

3. 3
   verb

   To plan a course of action carefully.

   The team met to chart their plans for the coming year.

4. 4
   noun

   A map used for travel by sea or air.

   The captain studied the chart before sailing into the harbour.

5. 5
   verb

   To appear on a list of best-selling music recordings.

   Their new song charted for fifteen weeks in a row.

Borrowed from Middle French charte (“card, map”), from Late Latin charta (“paper, card, map”), Latin charta (“papyrus, writing”), from Ancient Greek χάρτης (khártēs, “papyrus, thin sheet”). Doublet of card and carte; related to charter.

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