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chart

1. a map designed to aid navigation by sea or air

2. an outline map, esp one on which weather information is plotted

3. a sheet giving graphical, tabular, or diagrammatical information

4. another name for graph

5. Astrology another word for horoscope

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chart

[chärt]

(mapping)

A map, generally designed for navigation or other particular purposes, in which essential map information is combined with various other data critical to the intended use.

To prepare a chart or to engage in a charting operation.

(mathematics)

An n-chart is a pair (U, h), where U is an open set of a topological space and h is a homeomorphism of U onto an open subset of n-dimensional Euclidean space.

(science and technology)

A form, such as a graph, table, or diagram, which gives information about some variable quantity.

chart

A map representing a given surface of the earth and specially designed for sea or air navigation. Aeronautical charts, in which only coastlines, some contours, water, woods, and some aeronautical information (including air routes and airfields) are shown, are the most commonly used. (see page 144)

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