Definition

1. Noun:

   • A map for navigation: A specialized map, especially one used for navigation by sea or air, showing coasts, depths, hazards, and routes.
   • A graphical representation of data: A visual display of information, such as a graph, diagram, or table, used to show trends, comparisons, or relationships.

2. Verb:

   • To represent data graphically: To make a chart, graph, or diagram to display information or data systematically.
   • To plan or map a course: To plan a detailed course of action or to map out an area.
   • To record progress or data on a chart: To systematically track and record information, such as a patient's temperature, on a prepared chart.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The captain studied the nautical chart before setting sail.
  • The sales figures were presented in a bar chart.
• Verb:
  • The scientist will chart the experiment's results.
  • The general charted a new strategy for the campaign.

Advanced Usage

• "Off the charts": Extremely high, exceeding normal measurement or expectation.
  • The demand for the new product was off the charts.
• "To chart a path/course": To plan or define a direction for future action.
  • The committee charted a course for the company's growth over the next decade.

Variants and Related Words

• Charter (noun/verb): A written grant of rights, or to hire/lease (e.g., a boat or plane).
• Chartist (noun): A person who uses charts to analyze stock market trends.
• Flowchart (noun): A diagram showing a process or workflow.

Synonyms

• Noun (Map): Map, plan, navigational aid.
• Noun (Graph): Graph, diagram, plot.
• Verb (Map/Plan): Map, plot, plan, outline.
• Verb (Record): Record, track, log.

Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: 'Chart' does not commonly form standard phrasal verbs. Its combinations are typically noun phrases like "chart out" or are part of idioms.) - Chart out: To plan or map something in detail. - We need to chart out the project timeline carefully.

Related Idioms

• Put/Place something on the chart: To make something known or significant.
  • That hit song really put the new band on the chart.
• Top the charts: To be number one in popularity rankings (e.g., music charts).
  • Their latest single topped the charts for five weeks.

Noun

1. a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea
2. a visual display of information

Verb

1. represent by means of a graph
   • chart the data
2. plan in detail
   • Bush is charting a course to destroy Saddam Hussein
3. make a chart of
   • chart the territory