Gantt chart

[ gant ]

noun

1. a chart depicting progress in relation to time of projects, tasks, schedules, etc.

Gantt chart

/ ɡænt /

noun

1. a chart showing, in horizontal lines, activity planned to take place during specified periods, which are indicated in vertical bands

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gantt chart¹

First recorded in 1915–20; named after Henry Laurence Gantt (1861–1919), U.S. engineer

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gantt chart¹

C20: named after Henry L. Gantt (1861–1919), US management consultant

Example Sentences

If you’ve ever written a research proposal, the chances are that you will have planned the work as a list of sequential activities, often visualized in a Gantt chart.

From Nature

Our child’s baby book has a year-long Gantt chart of sleep treasured with the same sentimentality as a newborn footprint.

From Scientific American

Shortly after the election, he met with Trump and Vice President Pence, putting together a “Gantt chart,” a workflow system that is common in construction, because Ryan figured the real estate mogul would understand that code.

From Washington Post

You can choose the type of approach you prefer —whether it’s a Gantt chart, Kanban chart, etc.—and adapt your dashboard to what works best for you.

From Forbes

Another facet I liked about all of them is that they connect to third-party Gantt chart apps that give a visual representation of project timelines.

From Forbes