26984 words

chart

16 definitions • 20 examples
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a drawing that shows information in a simple way, often using lines and curves to show amounts:

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There is a chart on the classroom wall showing the relative heights of all the children.
The sales chart shows a distinct decline in the past few months.
weather chart UK the TV weather chart
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a detailed map of an area of water:

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a naval chart
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the lists produced each week of the records with the highest sales:

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to show something on a chart:

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We need some sort of graph on which we can chart our progress.
The map charts the course of the river where it splits into two.
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to watch something with careful attention or to record something in detail:

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A global study has just been started to chart the effects of climate change.
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to arrange a plan of action:

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The local branch of the party is meeting to chart their election campaign.
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to enter the music charts:

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Their first record didn't even chart.
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a way of presenting information, usually by putting it into vertical rows and boxes on a sheet of paper, so it can be easily understood:

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The chart shows a top-down communication model.
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to record changes in something or the progress of something:

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Someone who charts a series of actions plans them:

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The president plans to chart a new economic policy.
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a drawing that shows information in a simple way, often using lines and curves to show amounts:

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a chart shows/illustrates sth The sales chart shows a distinct decline in the past few months.
I'd like everyone to mark their progress on the chart every week.
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at a very high level:

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House prices are so off the charts there that university professors can't even afford to buy.
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The new restaurant is totally off the charts.
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to show something on a chart:

Examples:

We need some sort of graph on which we can chart our progress.
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to watch something with careful attention or to record something in detail:

Examples:

A study has just been started to chart the effects of climate change in this area.
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to arrange a plan of action:

Examples:

The regional managers are meeting to chart next year's sales campaign.

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