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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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
Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
There’s been an overwhelming response on social media, with webpage engagement off the charts.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
Laurie Gwen Shapiro, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Metallica has been a fixture on Billboard’s Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart for years by this point.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Noun
After showing Stumpf’s picture, Kress pulled out a chart showing how Wells Fargo’s stock price had outperformed all of its big bank peers for the decade leading up to the scandal.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
There’s been an overwhelming response on social media, with webpage engagement off the charts.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
Verb
Her path had been ambitiously charted to include a refuelling stop on Howland Island, a speck between Hawaii and Australia.
—Laurie Gwen Shapiro, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Metallica has been a fixture on Billboard’s Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart for years by this point.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chart
Noun
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Click on the map to see the exact number of violations issued in each ward.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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The goal after that was to buy a football club — and one place on the map kept calling.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Most public attention on tax policy focuses on income tax rates, but Riessen describes what expanded depreciation benefits meant for her business.—
Carrie Lukas,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Hatfield did not say whether San Diego Pride had changed Kehlani’s contract as Gloria described.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Matson's father and stepmother aren't planning on attending the ceremony.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Holmes, a retiree in her early 70s, was grieving the death of her son at the time, so her daughter planned a trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to help her through the difficult period, per the filing.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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However, the Navy, which also celebrates its 250th anniversary in October, has no plans for a similar parade, a spokesperson told USA TODAY, neither does the Marine Corps for its 250th in November.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Burt Reynolds told Business Insider in 2016 that, like Pacino, he was offered and turned down the part.—
Mike Miller Published,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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Smith also said bat manufacturers are now designing bats in ways that mitigate the effects of rolling.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Neutra designed this 750 square-foot artist’s residence in Silicon Valley in 1935 as a creative retreat for poet Jacqueline Johnson.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
Verb
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She was convicted of murder with the special-circumstance allegations of lying in wait, conspiracy and solicitation of murder, the Los Angeles Daily News reported.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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The 17-year-old was reported missing after a family outing involving kayaks and paddleboards.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Some observers insist Moscow could be prepared to launch more limited assaults on NATO soil as little as six months after the end of the war in Ukraine.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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The best way to protect against unhealthy messages about masculinity is for parents to be prepared with a counter narrative for their family.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
29 May 2025
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The Gilded Age chronicles the deliciously petty in-fighting between ascendant and established members of New York City's upper class in the late 19th century.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
3 June 2025
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Dina and Morgan, plus Eastwood's daughter Francesca (from his previous relationship with Frances Fisher) were the stars of the 2012 E! reality series Mrs. Eastwood & Company, which chronicled their lives and Dina's career.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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“Chart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chart. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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