chart
a sheet exhibiting information in tabular form.
a graphic representation, as by curves, of a dependent variable, as temperature, price, etc.; graph.
a map, especially a hydrographic or marine map.
an outline map showing special conditions or facts: a weather chart.
Astrology. horoscope (def. 1).
Jazz. a musical arrangement.
the charts, ratings of the popularity of popular-music records, usually based on nationwide sales for a given week: Their album is number three on the charts this week.
to make a chart of.
to plan: to chart a course of action.
Informal. to rank in the charts: The new song gets charted number four this week.
Idioms about chart
off the charts, greatly exceeding the general level or average: Demand for the new phone is off the charts.: Also off the chart .
Origin of chart
1synonym study For chart
Other words for chart
9 | draft, outline, draw up |
Other words from chart
- chart·a·ble, adjective
- pre·chart, verb (used with object)
- pre·chart·ed, adjective
- re·chart, verb (used with object)
- well-charted, adjective
Words that may be confused with chart
- charted , chartered
Other definitions for chart. (2 of 2)
(in prescriptions) a paper.
Origin of chart.
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How to use chart in a sentence
“The threat streams to U.S. interests and Western interests are off the chart,” he said.
ISIS Fight Has a Spy Shortage, Intel Chair Says | Kimberly Dozier | January 2, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTIt was creative thinking like this that helped it debut at number one on Billboard Top Heatseekers chart.
OK Go Is Helping Redefine the Music Video For the Internet Age | Lauren Schwartzberg | December 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIts inclusion in Record of the Year is on track with the recent trend of all nominees being chart-toppers.
10 Biggest Grammy Award Snubs and Surprises: Meghan Trainor, Miley Cyrus & More | Kevin Fallon | December 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe book hit the top spot during the week of Sept. 25, 2011 but fell off the chart the next week.
How the Religious Right Scams Its Way Onto the New York Times Bestseller List | Warren Throckmorton | November 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe song did indeed become an underground hit before hitting the mainstream, reaching No. 15 on the RB singles chart.
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In Captain Cook's rough chart there is twelve fathoms marked between two shoals which must mean the above.
The reef that is laid down upon the chart, in latitude 29 degrees 10 minutes is from Van Keulen.
In coasting along the shore, you will discern the summits which are marked on the chart.
It is the Tache blanche remarquable of De Freycinet's chart.
As will be seen by the chart, Bowness is situated about a little north of the half length of the Lake.
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British Dictionary definitions for chart
/ (tʃɑːt) /
a map designed to aid navigation by sea or air
an outline map, esp one on which weather information is plotted
a sheet giving graphical, tabular, or diagrammatical information
another name for graph (def. 1)
astrology another word for horoscope (def. 3)
the charts informal the lists produced weekly from various sources of the bestselling pop singles and albums or the most popular videos
(tr) to make a chart of
(tr) to make a detailed plan of
(tr) to plot or outline the course of
(intr) (of a record or video) to appear in the charts (sense 6)
Origin of chart
1Derived forms of chart
- chartable, adjective
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