pie chart

noun
a graphic representation of quantitative information by means of a circle divided into sectors, in which the relative sizes of the areas (or central angles) of the sectors correspond to the relative sizes or proportions of the quantities.
Also called circle graph, pie graph.

Origin:
1920–25

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pie chart
 
—n
a circular graph divided into sectors proportional to the magnitudes of the quantities represented

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Main Entry:  pie chart
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  See pie graph
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Example sentences
The pie chart and graph reflect only those cases where foreclosure mediation
  has occurred.
Additionally, this pie chart represents materials disposed and does not include
  materials recycled.
Such maps are handy for showing a large number of data values that would
  visually overcomplicate a pie chart.
Imagine a pie chart, it's astounding to compare population sizes to each other.
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