chart
word
Definition
A chart is a visual display of information, such as numbers, trends, or facts, usually shown with lines, bars, or sections. It can also mean a map used for navigation, especially at sea or in the air.
Usage & Nuances
Most often, 'chart' means a visual data display: 'bar chart', 'line chart', 'pie chart'. In everyday English, people sometimes use it loosely for almost any simple graph or table. In more specialized contexts, it can mean a navigation map or a ranking list, as in 'music charts'.
Example Sentences
The teacher drew a chart on the board.
basic
This chart shows how sales changed last year.
basic
Look at the weather chart before you leave.
basic
Can you put these numbers into a chart so they're easier to read?
natural
That song climbed to the top of the charts in just two weeks.
natural
The captain checked the sea chart before changing course.
natural