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pie chart

noun

: a circular chart cut by radii into segments illustrating relative magnitudes or frequencies

called also circle graph

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This trend shows creators doing #wrapped PowerPoint presentations on their 2022 dating history, including graphs and pie charts. Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025 Herrera, who was part of a community advisory board appointed in the case, saw the pie charts and eye-watering numbers Penzone presented. Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025 For example, Zia Insights might break down tasks by priority into a pie chart, among other things. PC Magazine, 21 July 2025 Visual snapshots like pie charts show user connection by location. Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for pie chart

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pie chart was in 1922

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“Pie chart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pie%20chart. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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pie chart

noun
: a circular chart that is divided into parts shaped like pieces of pie in such a way that the size of each piece represents the relative quantity or frequency of something

called also circle graph, pie graph

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