bar chart vs chart

bar chart

noun
  • A graph in the form of boxes of different heights, with each box representing a different value or category of data, and the heights representing frequencies. 

chart

noun
  • A graph. 

  • A record of a patient's diagnosis, care instructions, and recent history. 

  • A diagram. 

  • A tabular presentation of data; a table. 

  • A map illustrating the geography of a specific phenomenon. 

  • A navigator's map. 

  • Synonym of coordinate chart. 

  • A ranked listing of competitors, as of recorded music. 

  • A written deed; a charter. 

verb
  • To record systematically. 

  • To appear on a hit-recording chart. 

  • To draw or figure out (a route or plan). 

  • To draw a chart or map of. 

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