Chart
/tʃɑːrt/
Definitions
2 meaningsA diagram showing information in the form of a graph, table, or other visual representation.
/tʃɑːrt/
A visual representation of data.
The pie chart showed that 50% of the class preferred pizza.
💡 Simply: Imagine a picture that helps you understand numbers and information quickly. That's a chart! Like a picture of how much money a store made each month.
👶 For kids: A picture that shows numbers!
More Examples
The bar chart displays the results of the survey.
How It's Used
"The sales chart showed a significant increase in profits."
"The researcher presented a chart illustrating the experimental results."
To make a map or plan of (a region or area).
/tʃɑːrt/
To record information graphically.
The explorers charted the unknown territory.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're drawing a map to show where you're going. That's charting! Like a treasure map to find the hidden cookie jar.
👶 For kids: To draw a map.
More Examples
They charted the progress of the disease.
How It's Used
"The sailors charted the course of the ship."
Idioms & expressions
chart a course
To plan a course of action.
"The company charted a new course after the financial crisis."
From Middle English *charte, from Old French *carte, from Latin *charta "paper made of papyrus," ultimately from Greek *chartes.
The word 'chart' originally referred to a sheet of paper, and its use in data representation developed later.
Memory tip
Think of a 'chart' as a 'chart'ing of information.
Word Origin
"paper made of papyrus"