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action
Noun
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An action is something that you do, or something that happens, especially with motion.
At 3am, just west of the building, the plan was put into action.
There was a huge difference between my thoughts and my actions.
What they did was clearly wrong, but their actions were understandable.
The Health Authority is preparing to take legal action against the restaurants that fail to follow the regulations.
chart
Noun
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A chart is information that is organised in rows and columns or as a picture.
In India as a whole the figure is about 40% (see chart).
This week's bar chart shows the correct figures.
You can write your weight in a diary or on a chart.
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(often plural) A chart is a list of most popular songs, movies, etc. that is published regularly.
This week, the newest Star Wars movie is topping the charts.
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A map of seas or oceans.
chart
Verb
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If you chart something, you record it in a chart.
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If something charts, it is on a list of most popular things.
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If you "chart a course" you find out how to get somewhere.