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[Phys-L] Re: Charts or Graphs, and other Excel stuff



At 14:30 -0500 10/5/05, John M Clement wrote:

However, there is historical
symantic confusion because chart is also a name for a map. This usage
is probably no longer as prevalent, but it can still cause problems.

But, as John D. and I have both pointed out, the usage is still
common when referring to aeronautical charts and nautical charts. As
far as I can tell, with regard to those two categories, it is
universal.

Hugh
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