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chart

  [chahrt]
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–noun
1. a sheet exhibiting information in tabular form.
2. a graphic representation, as by curves, of a dependent variable, as temperature, price, etc.; graph.
3. a map, esp. a hydrographic or marine map.
4. an outline map showing special conditions or facts: a weather chart.
5. Astrology. horoscope (def. 1).
6. Jazz. a musical arrangement.
7. the charts, ratings of the popularity of popular-music records, usually based on nationwide sales for a given week: Their album is number three on the charts this week.
–verb (used with object)
8. to make a chart of.
9. to plan: to chart a course of action.
10. Informal. to rank in the charts: The new song gets charted number four this week.
Origin:
1565–75; < MF charte < L c(h)arta; see charta

Related forms:
chart⋅a⋅ble, adjective

Synonyms:
3. See map. 9. draft, outline, draw up.

chart.

 
(in prescriptions) a paper.
Origin:
< L charta
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chart   (chärt)   
n.  
  1. A map showing coastlines, water depths, or other information of use to navigators.
  2. An outline map on which specific information, such as scientific data, can be plotted.
  3. A sheet presenting information in the form of graphs or tables.
  4. See graph1.
  5. A listing of best-selling recorded music or other items. Often used in the plural: A hit single that reached number 3 on the charts.
v.   chart·ed, chart·ing, charts

v.   tr.
  1. To make a chart of.
  2. To plan (something) in detail: is charting a course to destruction.
v.   intr.
To be ranked on a chart of best-selling items: a song that charted at the number one position last week.

[Obsolete French charte, from Latin charta, sheet of paper made from papyrus; see card1.]
graph 1   (grāf)   
n.  
  1. A diagram that exhibits a relationship, often functional, between two sets of numbers as a set of points having coordinates determined by the relationship. Also called plot.
  2. A pictorial device, such as a pie chart or bar graph, used to illustrate quantitative relationships. Also called chart.
tr.v.   graphed, graph·ing, graphs
  1. To represent by a graph.
  2. To plot (a function) on a graph.

[Short for graphic formula.]
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Chart

Chart\, n. [A doublet of card: cf. F. charte charter, carte card. See Card, and cf. Charter.]

1. A sheet of paper, pasteboard, or the like, on which information is exhibited, esp. when the information is arranged in tabular form; as, an historical chart.

2. A map; esp., a hydrographic or marine map; a map on which is projected a portion of water and the land which it surrounds, or by which it is surrounded, intended especially for the use of seamen; as, the United States Coast Survey charts; the English Admiralty charts.

3. A written deed; a charter.

Globular chart, a chart constructed on a globular projection. See under Globular.

Heliographic chart, a map of the sun with its spots.

Mercator's chart, a chart constructed on the principle of Mercator's projection. See Projection.

Plane chart, a representation of some part of the superficies of the globe, in which its spherical form is disregarded, the meridians being drawn parallel to each other, and the parallels of latitude at equal distances.

Selenographic chart, a map representing the surface of the moon.

Topographic chart, a minute delineation of a limited place or region.

Chart

Chart\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Charted.] To lay down in a chart; to map; to delineate; as, to chart a coast.
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Language Translation for : chart
Spanish: carta, mapa,
German: die Seekarte,
Japanese: 海図
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chart 
1571, "map for the use of navigators," from M.Fr. charte "card, map," from L. charta (see card (n.)). The verb is from 1851. The M.Fr. form originally served for all senses in Eng., but after 14c. It. carta supplanted it for "playing card," etc.; while from 16c. Fr. charte became the accepted term for "map."
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chart

Data displayed in a diagrammatic manner, often to show relationships between different sets of numbers. Charts are used to observe the historical values of variables and, frequently, to spot trends that may provide insights for use in projecting future values. Also called graph. See also bar chart, candlestick chart, line chart, point-and-figure chart.

Wall Street Words: An A to Z Guide to Investment Terms by David L. Scott.
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Main Entry: chart
Pronunciation: 'chärt
Function: noun
1 : a sheet giving information especially in tabular form; especially : arecord of medical information for a patient
2 : GRAPH
3 : a sheet of paper ruled andgraduated for use in a recording instrument —chart transitive verb
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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chart (chärt)
n.

  1. A recording, in tabular form, of clinical data relating to a case.
  2. A group of symbols of graduated size for measuring visual acuity.

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CHART
continuous hyperfractionated accelerated radiotherapy
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