Gantt chart

American

[gant] / gænt /

noun

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

Gantt chart British

/ ɡænt /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Gantt chart

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

Example Sentences

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If you’ve ever written a research proposal, the chances are that you will have planned the work as a list of sequential activities, often visualized in a Gantt chart.

From Nature • Apr. 9, 2019

Our child’s baby book has a year-long Gantt chart of sleep treasured with the same sentimentality as a newborn footprint.

From Scientific American • Dec. 9, 2018

I’ve never heard someone say, “I was at this presentation the other day and the guy’s Gantt chart was amazing...”

From Inc • Nov. 21, 2011

Analysts are also upset because the presentation did not come with a Gantt chart showing the details and timing of each aspect of every program in the bailout.

From Time Magazine Archive

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