Bar charts compare discrete categories with rectangular bars whose lengths are proportional to data values. They are the go-to choice for comparing quantities across a small number of categories or showing change over ordered periods.

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month	revenue
Jan	42000
Feb	58000
Mar	51000
Apr	73000
May	68000
Jun	91000

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A basic vertical bar chart comparing discrete categories.

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