First Known Use: 1571
Dictionary
1chart
noun \ˈchärt\
: information in the form of a table, diagram, etc.
: a record of information about a medical patient
: a map of an area (such as the sky or ocean) used by pilots, sailors, etc.
Full Definition of CHART
1
: map: as a : an outline map exhibiting something (as climatic or magnetic variations) in its geographical aspects b : a map for the use of navigators
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3
: a musical arrangement; also : a part in such an arrangement
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Origin of CHART
Middle French charte, from Latin charta piece of papyrus, document — more at card
Related to CHART
- Synonyms
- map
Other Cartography Terms
2chart
verb
: to make a chart of (an area); also : to mark (something) on a chart
: to make a plan for (something)
: to note the changes, progress, etc., in (something)
Full Definition of CHART
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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First Known Use of CHART
1842
CHART Defined for Kids
1chart
noun \ˈchärt\
Definition of CHART for Kids
1
: a sheet giving information in a table or lists or by means of diagrams <a seating chart> <a growth chart>
2
: a map showing features (as coasts, currents, and shoals) of importance to sailors
3
: a diagram of an area showing information other than natural features
2chart
verb
chart·edchart·ing
Definition of CHART for Kids
1
: to make a map or chart of <chart the seas>
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: to make a plan for <He charted his career.>
Medical Dictionary
chart
noun \ˈchärt\
Medical Definition of CHART
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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