pie chart

American  

noun

1. a graphic representation of quantitative information by means of a circle divided into sectors, in which the relative sizes of the areas (or central angles) of the sectors correspond to the relative sizes or proportions of the quantities.

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pie chart British  

noun

1. a circular graph divided into sectors proportional to the magnitudes of the quantities represented

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Etymology

Origin of pie chart

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

In fact, the “pie chart” remains in use to this very day, although the Incorrigible children themselves are rarely, if ever, given credit for its invention.

From Literature

Brazil’s position is shown in the pie chart below.

From MarketWatch

The contestant said the visual images, which needed describing, included a pie chart and maps.

From BBC

“It’s nice showing a pie chart with the percentage. It’s easier. It’s harder showing the actual impact that’s been made.”

From Seattle Times

While in a team huddle, Gobert and Kyle Anderson had a heated exchange; maybe it had to do with the pie chart on PowerPoint not having enough variant colors or something.

From Washington Post