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noun

ˈchärt How to pronounce chart (audio)
Definition of chartnext
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
The Golden State topped the chart as the most energy-efficient state in the nation. — Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026 The downtrend channel that took hold in December 2024 has come into secular support from the monthly cloud model, denoted by the shading on the chart. — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
Rocky’s third chart-topper and his first in more than a decade — moving 123,000 equivalent album units in its opening week, and also topped Australia’s ARIA Hip-Hop/R&B Albums chart. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026 The handwritten observations, shared with ProPublica, span 13 days and chart a steady escalation by DHS, culminating in an elite tactical team that blocked tribal authorities from issuing trespassing citations to contractors or removing them. — Ryan Devereaux, ProPublica, 10 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
  • Illinois Republicans are angry that the congressional map is deliberately drawn to their serious disadvantage, with some districts almost comically gerrymandered.
    — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • With just 16 days until the midterms, the political map is now shifting.
    — NBC news, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of map
Verb
  • Companies that describe their services as sovereign without being clear about those dependencies risk accusations of sovereignty-washing.
    — Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Some puzzlers describe solving the crossword as a workout; for me, today’s was a knock-down, drag-out fistfight.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of describe
Verb
  • When the Fondation Cartier exhibition ends, the factory will be returned to Ghana for permanent installation in Kumasi, where Mahama plans to build a new institution.
    — Gameli Hamelo, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Cleveland had planned a bullpen game for Friday, with Shawn Armstrong being the opener.
    — Joe Reedy, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of plan
Verb
  • Lamm told TechCrunch that conventional breeding can produce dogs with poor eyesight or genetic predispositions to cancer.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Beirut City Pop, the latest compilation by archival label Habibi Funk, tells the story of the artists who dared to imagine a life beyond war.
    — Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of tell
Verb
  • While it was designed to bring nationwide uniformity and stability to college athletics, its deficiencies are manifold.
    — Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Energy-absorbing seats are designed to manage forces transmitted to occupants during an impact, potentially reducing injury risks.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of design
Verb
  • Crash reported on northbound I-635 A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-635 from Shawnee Drive/Exit 1 to Metropolitan Avenue/Exit 2.
    — Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Two weeks before October 7, Mossad director David Barnea traveled to Doha and asked Qatar to renew the funding, the New York Times reported in 2023.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of report
Verb
  • The foundation cites decades of research and learning showing that grantees with flexible, long-term funding were better prepared for the unexpected.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Nick Sirianni addresses Barkley's return Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni emphasized the importance of getting Barkley back as the team prepares for Monday night's matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
    — Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of prepare
Verb
  • The turbulence and dangers of these pre-war years were chronicled in a series of Penguin Specials, all written for Penguin and selling hugely.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
  • When Weiss and her aides shift coverage closer to Israel’s point of view, their actions promptly leak to outlets like the Guardian and Status, the daily media newsletter that has relentlessly chronicled Weiss’ real and perceived missteps.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
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“Chart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chart. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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