—chart /tʃɑːt/ aep /tʃɑːrt/
noun [C] (DRAWING)
B2 a drawing that shows information in a simple way, often using lines and curves to show amounts:
» There is a chart on the classroom wall showing the relative heights of all the children.» The sales chart shows a distinct decline in the past few months.» the TV weather chartSee picture: chart 
Thesaurus+: ↑Tables, graphs and diagrams
F0 a detailed map of an area of water:
» a naval chartThesaurus+: ↑Navigation and shipwrecksThesaurus+: ↑Maps and map-making• • •
Extra Examples:» I'd like everyone to mark their progress on the chart every week.» The chart shows how weight increases in proportion to height .» There's a chart over there that shows the recommended tyre pressures for every make of car.» According to the hospital chart he's four kilos underweight.noun [C] (MUSIC)
the charts B2 [plural]► F0 the lists produced each week of the records with the highest sales: » the dance charts» It's been number one in the charts for six weeks.Thesaurus+: ↑Pop, rock and soulThesaurus+: ↑Recording sounds and imagesverb (SHOW/FOLLOW) ↑Verb Endings for chart
F0 [T] to show something on a chart:
» We need some sort of graph on which we can chart our progress.» The map charts the course of the river where it splits into two.Thesaurus+: ↑Tables, graphs and diagramsThesaurus+: ↑Maps and map-makingF0 [T] to watch something with careful attention or to record something in detail:
» A global study has just been started to chart the effects of climate change.Thesaurus+: ↑Using the eyes , ↑Eyesight, glasses and lenses , ↑The eye and surrounding area , ↑PerceptiveThesaurus+: ↑Writing and typingF0 [T] MAINLY US to arrange a plan of action:
» The local branch of the party is meeting to chart their election campaign.Thesaurus+: ↑Planning, expecting and arranging , ↑Plotting and trappingverb [I] INFORMAL (MUSIC) ↑Verb Endings for chart
► F0 to enter the music charts: » Their first record didn't even chart.Thesaurus+: ↑Pop, rock and soulThesaurus+: ↑Recording sounds and images