chart — a diagram, graph, or table displaying information
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a diagram, graph, or table displaying information
Pronunciation (IPA): /tʃɑːrt/
Example Sentences
- My diet chart says I should eat vegetables, but pizza chart says otherwise.
- The student created a chart showing how homework reduces happiness.
- The company uses charts to track their progress throughout the year.
chart
NOUN[/tʃɑːrt/]
a diagram, graph, or table displaying information
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'chart' derives from Ancient Greek 'khartes' (paper), which passed through Latin 'charta' and Old French 'charte' before entering English. Originally denoting a map drawn on paper, the term gradually expanded to encompass all types of diagrams, graphs, and tabular representations of data.
Breakdown
khartes (Greek: paper) → charta (Latin) → charte (Old French) → chart (English). The semantic evolution reflects the shift from physical paper documents to abstract visual representations of information.
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📝Examples
“My diet chart says I should eat vegetables, but pizza chart says otherwise.”
“The student created a chart showing how homework reduces happiness.”
“The company uses charts to track their progress throughout the year.”
“Her new song quickly climbed to the top of the music charts.”
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