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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
But the document further specifies in a flow chart that if all of a person’s belongings do not fit in a 55-gallon bag, a sergeant must weigh in on what to store and what to throw away. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 Now in its third weekend in theaters, the film that stars George Mackay and Callum Turner has made $138K domestic, coming in at #3 on our specialized chart for the second week in a row. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
Verb
Rather than choosing between unrestricted gray-market access or a blanket crackdown that simply drives use underground, the agency can chart a third way on peptides. — Jerome Adams, STAT, 6 July 2026 Here, Sixsmith, a former BBC Moscow correspondent, charts how shareholders fought back. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 4 July 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
  • Share a clear stance in a meeting, because your words may invite thoughtful dialogue and widen your map.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
  • The instrument cluster can display a full-screen navigation map directly in front of the driver.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
Definition of map
Verb
  • Besides Miami, the trial — which Nelson describes as the first of its kind in the nation — will also be conducted at several other academic health centers in the country, as well as in Israel.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • People who knew Salgado Araujo described him as dependable and kind, according to a GoFundMe for his family.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Definition of describe
Verb
  • Recognizing the complex from a previous arrest but seeing little activity, the team planned to return later.
    — Reeti Malhotra July 13, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • The brief event showcased the Grand Prix-style auto race his administration is planning around the national monuments next month to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday.
    — Cat Zakrzewski, Washington Post, 13 July 2026
Definition of plan
Verb
  • After the game, a team source not authorized to speak publicly told The Athletic that Coulombe had been designated for assignment.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • Oman has drafted a tentative proposal to manage traffic in the strait, a source told CNN.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
Definition of tell
Verb
  • But what makes this latest bonding so compelling is that it wasn’t designed by the government.
    — Alfredo Corchado, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • Engineers designed the system to support unattended and repeatable general visual inspections across Department of the Air Force aircraft.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of design
Verb
  • The Times, citing anonymous sources, reported the switch had come at the urging of the Secret Service, and that the newer plane lacked some of the advanced security features of the older aircraft, including antimissile capabilities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • In a move first reported by The Athletic, Philadelphia initially reached out to Paul when Gansey and general manager Jameer Nelson spun the trade that brought Jaylen Brown to the Sixers from the Boston Celtics.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of report
Verb
  • Harry Kane refused to be drawn into comparisons with fellow striker Erling Haaland yesterday as the England captain prepares for a World Cup quarterfinal showdown with Norway that could go some way to deciding who wins the tournament’s Golden Boot.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
  • In a tunnel as both teams prepared to take the pitch for the pomp of the two national anthems, out of view of the crowd, Norwegian star Erling Haaland was hugging or dapping his opponents.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
Definition of prepare
Verb
  • In the Tahoe basin, opposition to the herbicide reached a fever pitch after an article chronicling the Forest Service’s use of the chemical across California appeared in Mother Jones magazine.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Sanz appeared in seven episodes of the Emmy-winning show, which chronicled her life as an adult with Down syndrome, including her relationship with husband, Angel.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
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