chart
UK: tʃɑːt | US: tʃɑːrt
n. a visual representation of data (e.g., graphs, maps)
n. a navigational map for sea or air travel
vt. to record or plan data systematically
The word "chart" traces back to Latin charta (meaning "paper" or "papyrus"), borrowed from Greek khártēs (a sheet of papyrus). It entered Old French as charte, referring to legal documents or maps, and later Middle English as "chart" with a narrowed focus on visual or navigational representations. The evolution reflects the transition from physical paper to abstract data organization.
The scientist used a bar chart to display the experiment results.
Sailors relied on nautical charts to navigate the ocean.
She charted the company’s growth over five years.
The weather chart predicts rain for tomorrow.
Ancient explorers drew charts to document new lands.