Bar chart

/ˌbɑr ˈtʃɑrt/

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Definitions of bar chart

noun
a chart with bars whose lengths are proportional to quantities

synonyms: bar graph

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types:
histogram
a bar chart representing a frequency distribution; heights of the bars represent observed frequencies

type of:
chart
a visual image (diagram, illustration) representing data or information

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