tallychart

noun
UK /ˈtæli tʃɑːt/
US /ˈtæli tʃɑːrt/

A tally chart is a simple way to count things by drawing marks in groups.

We made a tally chart to count how many birds visited the feeder.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A chart that uses groups of five marks to record amounts quickly.

The teacher used a tally chart on the board to track correct answers.

3. A record kept by making marks for each item counted.

His tally chart showed four cats and six dogs in the park.

4. A simple table for showing how often something happens.

The class tally chart showed that most kids like apples best.