Gantt chart

[ gant ]

/ gænt /

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noun

a chart depicting progress in relation to time of projects, tasks, schedules, etc.

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Origin of Gantt chart

First recorded in 1915–20; named after Henry Laurence Gantt (1861–1919), U.S. engineer

Words nearby Gantt chart

gantlet, gantline, gantlope, Gantrisin, gantry, Gantt chart, Ganymeda, Ganymede, Gao, gaol, Gaon

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In coasting along the shore, you will discern the summits which are marked on the chart.
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It is the Tache blanche remarquable of De Freycinet's chart.
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British Dictionary definitions for Gantt chart

Gantt chart

/ (ɡænt) /

noun

a chart showing, in horizontal lines, activity planned to take place during specified periods, which are indicated in vertical bands

Word Origin for Gantt chart

C20: named after Henry L. Gantt (1861–1919), US management consultant

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