pie chart

American

noun

a graphic representation of quantitative information by means of a circle divided into sectors, in which the relative sizes of the areas (or central angles) of the sectors correspond to the relative sizes or proportions of the quantities.

pie chart British

noun

a circular graph divided into sectors proportional to the magnitudes of the quantities represented

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Etymology

Origin of pie chart

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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Brazil’s position is shown in the pie chart below.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 24, 2025

Apple TV+ is so far down the list of streamers by watch time that Nielsen relegates it to the “other streaming” category of a pie chart.

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2025

“It’s nice showing a pie chart with the percentage. It’s easier. It’s harder showing the actual impact that’s been made.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2023

At the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, Dr Carlos Arcilla points to a pie chart that breaks down the country's energy sources.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2023

A pie chart with equal slices in all areas of life for maximum happiness.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera

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