For chart we have terms and definitions in 8 topics. The topics are Astrology, Boating, Cartographic, Nautical, Public Speaking, Sailing, Tabla and Technology.

Chart (Astrology)

An earth-centred astrological map of the heavens, used in the interpretation of cosmic factors with regard to their effects on people and events.

Chart (Boating)

A nautical map. Also, to note positions and other navigational information on a chart. A charting system is a computerized storage and display instrument for charts. The chart scale is the actual distance represented by a distance on the chart. Large-scale charts (for example, with a scale of 1 inch: 50,000 inches) cover small areas in great detail, while small-scale charts (1: 1,000,000 or greater) cover large areas in limited detail. The chart projection is the way the globe is represented on flat paper so objects are correctly displayed relative to each other. Since there always will be some distortion, different projections (including Mercator and gnomic) are used, depending on the geographical area and the chart's scale. The chart table is a table on which the navigator works on charts. A Chart Kit is a trademarked booklet of charts for a region.

Chart (Cartographic)

Special-purpose map designed for navigation or to present specific data or information. The term "chart" is applied chiefly to maps made primarily for nautical and aeronautical navigation, and to maps of the heavens, although the term is sometimes used to describe other special-purpose maps.

Chart (Nautical)

Maps for boaters are known as charts. Charts are usually issued by government agencies and include information on channels, navigational aids, water depth and hazards.

Chart (Public Speaking)

A visual aid that summarizes a large block of information, usually in list form.

Chart (Sailing)

A nautical map.

Chart (Tabla)

See chat

Chart (Technology)

A graphic or diagram that displays data or the relationships between sets of data in pictorial rather than numeric form.

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