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noun

ˈchärt How to pronounce chart (audio)
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as in map
an illustration of certain features of a geographical area a chart of that section of the coastline will show any possible hazards

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verb

1
as in to describe
to give an oral or written account of in some detail the book charts the years between the two World Wars

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2
as in to plan
to work out the details of (something) in advance charted the entire campaign for governor before she even agreed to run

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Recent Examples of chart
Noun
DuPont's aerospace business was another standout, boosting the Diversified Industrials segment (as seen in the chart above). — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026 Bagent got pulled for Case Keenum in the second half of the 31-7 loss to the Packers, but that didn’t alter the depth chart. — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
There was a sort of tunnel-of-Ralph, in which you were immersed in old recordings of Lauren discussing his cinematic philosophy of design while reading old cuttings that charted milestone moments in Polo’s nearly 60-year history. — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026 Advertisement In a country not yet 80 years old, many are ready to chart a new era. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chart
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chart
  1. map
  2. describe
  3. plan
  4. tell
  5. design
  6. report
  7. prepare
  8. chronicle
Noun
  • And party insiders blame Trump’s tariffs and war with Iran for creating a volatile Senate map that has left seats in red states like Nebraska and Kansas vulnerable.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Two days later, the justices blocked a separate federal district court order that would have required Missouri to use the new map.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of map
Verb
  • Cargo aircraft for remote routes Aviern’s website describes an aircraft called the A600, designed to carry 600 pounds of cargo over a range of 600 miles.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • In a report submitted to the city by FSMY Architects + Planners, the design firm describes the tower as creating a distinctive silhouette within the downtown skyline.
    — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of describe
Verb
  • Airports enter the equation At Orlando International Airport, Joby plans to use a vertiport near Terminal C and the airport’s train station.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Oracle plans to build more data centers in Saudi Arabia and the UAE to meet rising demand, The National reported.
    — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of plan
Verb
  • Shapiro told Semafor that he’ll be focused on passing a few specific items if his party wins full control of the government — not a parade of progressive bills, as Democrats in some swing states have done after winning the legislature.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • In his ruling rejecting the DOJ’s lawsuit, Carter said the federal government had the right to investigate instances of criminal voting but not to tell California how to run its elections.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of tell
Verb
  • Vessels like Sichuan are primarily designed to support amphibious operations, transport military personnel, deploy helicopters and facilitate landing operations.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The new offering is designed to help teams, leagues, owners and developers answer questions before design begins, from fan experience and revenue strategy to sponsorships, naming rights and destination development.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026
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Verb
  • Crash reported on northbound I-635 A crash has been reported on I-635 between K-5/Exit 8 and Horizons Parkway/Exit 9.
    — Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The full report says 12% of the scams reported in the survey involved AI or a deepfake.
    — Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of report
Verb
  • In crowded Chaweng Beach, this 26-room hotel’s high style attracts a stream of beachcombers (prepare to show your key to the hotel gatekeeper).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The United States has starting making arrangements to prepare its key bases to operate for at least 3 months without outside support.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of prepare
Verb
  • Reams of excellent books and documentaries are available chronicling the scene’s foresight and velocity, from Techno Rebels and Electrochoc to Assembling a Black Counter Culture and God Said Give ’Em Drum Machines.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Also chronicled was a 1976 runway show at the Tokyo Prince Hotel, marking the brand’s first foray into the country.
    — Zachary Weiss, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of chronicle

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“Chart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chart. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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