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Waterfall chart

Also called: waterfall, bridge waterfall

ELI5

A chart that explains how one number changes into another.

Used in conversation

“Use a waterfall chart to reconcile last year's profit with this year's.”

Definition

A chart showing how sequential positive and negative changes move a starting value to an ending value.

Here “Waterfall chart” means: A chart showing how sequential positive and negative changes move a starting value to an ending value.

Pitch context

You will see “Waterfall chart” in business pitches, proposals, executive summaries and decision decks when the discussion reaches business charts & exhibits.

Why it matters: It helps a reader interpret business charts & exhibits without confusing the measure, decision, role or evidence being discussed.

Connected terms

  • WaterfallThe search label “Waterfall” can route to both entries.
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Sources & evidence · 3

Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.