chart

1 of 2

noun

ˈchärt How to pronounce chart (audio)
Synonyms of chartnext
1
: map: such as
a
: an outline map exhibiting something (such as climatic or magnetic variations) in its geographical aspects
b
: a map for the use of navigators
2
a
: a sheet giving information in tabular form
b
: graph
c
: diagram
d
: a sheet of paper ruled and graduated for use in a recording instrument
e
: a record of medical information about a patient
f
: a listing by rank
—usually plural
The album/song went to the top of the charts.
3
: a musical arrangement
also : a part in such an arrangement

chart

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verb

charted; charting; charts

transitive verb

1
: to lay out a plan for
chart a course
2
: to make a map or chart of
chart the coastline
3
: chronicle
the book charts the last years of his life

intransitive verb

: to be ranked on a chart
the song charted for three months

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Examples of chart in a Sentence

Noun a chart showing the number of cars sold each month The doctor consulted the patient's chart. The record went to the top of the charts. Verb They charted the course of the ship. She wanted to chart her own career path. He will try to chart a new course for the company. analysts charting trends in the stock market
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Noun
In 2024, when Malik Nabers’ first-round selection changed the depth chart, Slayton memorably caught only 10 total passes for 122 yards in the Giants’ first four games during a 1-3 start. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026 Price is sitting just above the 50-day right now, which makes this an interesting moment on the chart. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
Around the Fur Is Deftones’ Longest-Charting Album Around the Fur is easily Deftones’ longest-charting release on the Billboard 200. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Ratings are a question mark, since Season 1 didn’t chart on Nielsen and Apple is stingy with viewership data, but the nine episodes seemed to come and go without much fanfare. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chart

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle French charte, from Latin charta piece of papyrus, document — more at card entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1842, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of chart was circa 1560

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“Chart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chart. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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Kids Definition

chart

1 of 2 noun
ˈchärt How to pronounce chart (audio)
1
a
: map entry 1
especially : one showing features (as coasts, shoals, and currents) of importance to sailors
b
: an outline map showing something (as differences in climate or magnetism) according to geography
2
: a sheet giving information in the form of a table or of lists or by means of diagrams or graphs

chart

2 of 2 verb
1
: to make a map or chart of
2
: to lay out a plan for
Etymology

Noun

from early French charte "map," from Latin charta "piece of papyrus" — related to card entry 3

Medical Definition

chart

noun
ˈchärt How to pronounce chart (audio)
1
: a sheet giving information especially in tabular form
especially : a record of medical information for a patient
2
: graph
3
: a sheet of paper ruled and graduated for use in a recording instrument
chart transitive verb
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