chart
gb/t͡ʃˈɑɹt/ us/t͡ʃˈɑɹt/
A2
English
~ 3000
diagram, grafikon, ábra, ábrázol, diagramot készít, kijelöl, megtervez, hajózási térkép, léginavigációs térkép, navigációs térkép
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
a chart of [something]
The report includes a chart showing monthly sales.
A jelentés tartalmaz egy diagramot, amely a havi eladásokat mutatja.
She drew a chart to explain the company's structure.
Rajzolt egy ábrát, hogy elmagyarázza a cég felépítését.
The weather chart predicted heavy rain for tomorrow.
We studied a chart of the human body in biology class.
Learner examples
This chart shows the weather this week.
Ez a diagram az e heti időjárást mutatja.
I looked at the chart of the bus times.
Megnéztem a buszok menetrendi táblázatát.
The teacher gave us a chart of the planets.
He made a chart for our project.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'chart' with 'map'. A map shows locations, while a chart usually shows data or information.
Meaning
Diagram showing data
Collocations
bar chart
|line chart
|pie chart
|sales chart
|organizational chart
Synonyms
graph (More commonly used for data plotted on axes; 'chart' can be broader.)
|
diagram (Shows structure or process; may not always represent data.)
Antonyms
text (Represents information in written words instead of visual form.)
Themes
business
|education
|science
|communication
Definition
A picture, table, or graph that shows information in a clear way.
A diagram, table, or graph that presents information visually to make it easier to understand.
VERB
B1
2
ábrázol
B2
Usage pattern:
to chart [something]
The scientist charted the changes in temperature over time.
A tudós grafikonon ábrázolta, hogyan változott a hőmérséklet az idő múlásával.
We need to chart our progress toward the goal.
A cél felé tett előrehaladásunkat diagramon kell ábrázolnunk.
She charted the company's growth over the last decade.
Learner examples
We will chart our sales each month.
Minden hónapban diagramon fogjuk ábrázolni az eladásainkat.
He charted the number of visitors.
Grafikonon ábrázolta a látogatók számát.
They charted the team's progress.
Meaning
Make a data diagram
Collocations
chart progress
|chart growth
|chart results
Synonyms
plot (Often used specifically for marking points on a graph.)
|
graph (Used as a verb meaning to put data into graph form.)
Themes
business
|education
|communication
Definition
To draw or make a picture or table to show information.
To create a diagram, table, or graph that presents information visually.
VERB
B2
3
Usage pattern:
to chart [someone's] course/path/future
The new CEO will chart the company's future direction.
Az új vezérigazgató fogja kijelölni a vállalat jövőbeli irányát.
They charted a course for success.
Kijelölték a sikerhez vezető utat.
We need to chart our path carefully before making changes.
Learner examples
We will chart our way to the top.
Kijelöljük magunknak az utat a csúcsra.
She charted her career path early.
Már korán megtervezte a karrierútját.
They charted the trip before leaving.
Meaning
Plan a detailed course
Collocations
chart a course
|chart a path
|chart the future
Synonyms
plan (General term for deciding what to do.)
|
map out (Informal phrase meaning to plan in detail.)
Antonyms
improvise (To act without planning ahead.)
Themes
planning
|business
|work
Definition
To make a detailed plan for what to do next.
To plan or map out in detail a future course of action or direction.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
4
The captain studied the nautical chart before setting sail.
A kapitány indulás előtt áttanulmányozta a hajózási térképet.
Pilots rely on aeronautical charts for safe flights.
A pilóták a biztonságos repüléshez léginavigációs térképekre támaszkodnak.
This old maritime chart shows dangerous reefs.
Learner examples
The ship's captain looked at the chart.
A hajó kapitánya megnézte a hajózási térképet.
Pilots use charts to fly safely.
A pilóták navigációs térképeket használnak a biztonságos repüléshez.
We saw an old sea chart in the museum.
Meaning
Map for sea or air travel
Collocations
nautical chart
|aeronautical chart
Synonyms
map (General term; 'chart' is specific to navigation.)
Themes
transportation
|geography
|travel
Definition
A special map for ships or planes to help them travel safely.
A detailed map designed for navigation, especially at sea or in the air.
Grammar
Dictionary form
chart
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈɑɹt/
US/t͡ʃˈɑɹt/
Syllables & stress
chart (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (chart)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: chart
- Plural: charts
Verb
- Base: chart
- 3rd Person Singular: charts
- Present Participle: charting
- Past: charted
Word family
Forms
charts
noun
charting
verb
charted
verb
Related words
flowchart
noun
Negative and opposite forms
uncharted
adjective
Expressions
chart a course
1/t͡ʃˈɑɹt ə kˈɔɹs/
fixed phrase
Plan route or strategy carefully
To make a detailed plan for where to go or what to do.
Examples
- We must chart a course for the project's next phase.
- They charted a course through difficult waters.
off the charts
1/ˈɔf ðə t͡ʃˈɑɹts/
idiom
informal
Extremely high level
Much higher than normal; very great.
Examples
- Her energy level is off the charts today.
- The movie's popularity was off the charts.
top the charts
1/tˈɑp ðə t͡ʃˈɑɹts/
fixed phrase
Reach first place in ranking
To be number one in sales or popularity, especially in music.
Examples
- The song topped the charts for six weeks.
- Her album quickly topped the charts after release.