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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
The two women who have charted vastly different life paths are now locked in a contentious battle for mayor of Los Angeles. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026 The album debuted at Number Two on the albums chart in 2006 upon the album’s release. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 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
  • Woodward described the initiative as part of the DOJ’s broader public safety mission.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Advertisement Article continues below this ad The report describes what sellers are asking for homes currently listed, not the prices that buyers are ultimately paying at close.
    — Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 5 Nov. 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
  • The official also told Reuters that Washington was reviewing the proposal but ​declined to provide further details.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Georgiev-Remmel told the court there was no specific date set to carry out any removals.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 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
Definition of design
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
  • The additional accessories and benefits are intended to provide extra value beyond the cleaner itself, particularly for homeowners preparing their pools for the swimming season.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Lockheed Martin has also invested $120 million of its own funding to prepare the missile for maritime operations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 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
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“Chart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chart. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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