chart

¹chart

noun \ˈchärt\

Definition of CHART

1

: map: as a : an outline map exhibiting something (as climatic or magnetic variations) in its geographical aspects b : a map for the use of navigators

2

a : a sheet giving information in tabular form b : graph c : diagram d : a sheet of paper ruled and graduated for use in a recording instrument e : a record of medical information about a patient f : a listing by rank (as of sales) —usually used in plural <number one on the charts — Timothy Cahill>

3

: a musical arrangement; also : a part in such an arrangement

Examples of CHART

1. a chart showing the number of cars sold each month
2. The doctor consulted the patient's chart.
3. The record went to the top of the charts.

Origin of CHART

Middle French charte, from Latin charta piece of papyrus, document — more at card

First Known Use: 1571

Related to CHART

Synonyms: map

Related Words: ground plan, plan, plat, plot; relief map

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Other Cartography Terms

Robinson projection, benchmark, plat, projection, topography

Rhymes with CHART

art, cart, Chartres, dart, fart, hart, Harte, heart, kart, mart, part, smart, start, tart