Pie chart
Level 2 Category
Definition
Circular graphic dividing a whole into proportional slices, where each slice represents a category's percentage of the total (100%)
Example Image
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Writing Alternative Text
Describe the categories represented, the proportions of each slice, and any notable patterns or highlights.
Example Alt Text
"Three unlabeled pie charts compare category shares. The first has four segments: about 40, 30, 20, and 10 percent. The second has seven segments, with the largest about one-quarter and the others about one-tenth to one-fifth. The third has five segments, with two larger shares near one-quarter and three smaller shares. No legend identifies the categories."