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map (m

a. A representation, usually on a plane surface, of a region of the earth or heavens.

b. Something that suggests such a representation, as in clarity of representation.

2. Mathematics The correspondence of elements in one set to elements in the same set or another set.

3. Slang The human face.

4. Genetics A genetic map.

tr.v. mapped, map·ping, maps

a. To make a map of.

b. To depict as if on a map: Grief was mapped on his face.

2. To explore or make a survey of (a region) for the purpose of making a map.

3. To plan or delineate, especially in detail; arrange: mapping out her future.

4. Genetics To locate (a gene or DNA sequence) in a specific region of a chromosome in relation to known genes or DNA sequences.

5. Mathematics To establish a mapping of (an element or a set).

Idioms:

put on the map

To make well-known, prominent, or famous.

wipe off the map

To destroy completely; annihilate.

[From Middle English mapemounde, from Old French mapemond, from Medieval Latin mappa (mund), map (of the world), from Latin, napkin, cloth (on which maps were drawn), perhaps of Punic origin; see npy in Semitic roots.]

mappa·ble adj.

mapper n.

map

Noun

1. a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface or part of it, showing the geographical distributions or positions of features such as roads, towns, relief, and rainfall

2. a diagrammatic representation of the stars or of the surface of a celestial body

3. Maths same as function

4. put on the map to make (a town or company) well-known: William Morris put Kelmscott on the map

Verb

[mapping, mapped]

1. to make a map of

2. Maths to represent or transform (a function, figure, or set)

See also map out [Latin mappa cloth]

map (m

1. A representation of a region of three-dimensional space, such as of the Earth or a part of the universe, usually on a two-dimensional plane surface. See also projection.

2. See genetic map.

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Noun	1.	map - a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it) chart - a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea choropleth map - a map that uses graded differences in shading or color or the placing of symbols inside defined areas on the map in order to indicate the average values of some property or quantity in those areas contour map, relief map - a map having contour lines through points of equal elevation plat - a map showing planned or actual features of an area (streets and building lots etc.) representation - a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something road map - a map showing roads (for automobile travel) sketch map - a map drawn from observation (rather than from exact measurements) and representing the main features of an area weather chart, weather map - (meteorology) a map showing the principal meteorological elements at a given time and over an extended region
	2.	map - (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function) function, mapping, mathematical function, single-valued function multinomial, polynomial - a mathematical function that is the sum of a number of terms math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement mathematical relation - a relation between mathematical expressions (such as equality or inequality) expansion - a function expressed as a sum or product of terms; "the expansion of (a+b)^2 is a^2 + 2ab + b^2" inverse function - a function obtained by expressing the dependent variable of one function as the independent variable of another; f and g are inverse functions if f(x)=y and g(y)=x Kronecker delta - a function of two variables i and j that equals 1 when i=j and equals 0 otherwise metric, metric function - a function of a topological space that gives, for any two points in the space, a value equal to the distance between them transformation - (mathematics) a function that changes the position or direction of the axes of a coordinate system isometry - a one-to-one mapping of one metric space into another metric space that preserves the distances between each pair of points; "the isometries of the cube" operator - (mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation circular function, trigonometric function - function of an angle expressed as a ratio of the length of the sides of right-angled triangle containing the angle threshold function - a function that takes the value 1 if a specified function of the arguments exceeds a given threshold and 0 otherwise exponential, exponential function - a function in which an independent variable appears as an exponent
Verb	1.	map - make a map of; show or establish the features of details of; "map the surface of Venus" chart - make a chart of; "chart the territory" plat, plot - make a plat of; "Plat the town" interpret, represent - create an image or likeness of; "The painter represented his wife as a young girl" map - depict as if on a map; "sorrow was mapped on the mother's face"
	2.	map - explore or survey for the purpose of making a map; "We haven't even begun to map the many galaxies that we know exist" explore - travel to or penetrate into; "explore unknown territory in biology"
	3.	map - locate within a specific region of a chromosome in relation to known DNA or gene sequences; "map the genes" situate, locate - determine or indicate the place, site, or limits of, as if by an instrument or by a survey; "Our sense of sight enables us to locate objects in space"; "Locate the boundaries of the property"
	4.	map - plan, delineate, or arrange in detail; "map one's future" map out contrive, design, plan, project - make or work out a plan for; devise; "They contrived to murder their boss"; "design a new sales strategy"; "plan an attack"
	5.	map - depict as if on a map; "sorrow was mapped on the mother's face" depict, picture, show, render - show in, or as in, a picture; "This scene depicts country life"; "the face of the child is rendered with much tenderness in this painting" map - make a map of; show or establish the features of details of; "map the surface of Venus"
	6.	map - to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets) represent permute, transpose, commute - change the order or arrangement of; "Dyslexics often transpose letters in a word"

A graphic representation, usually on a plane surface and at an established scale, of natural or artificial features on the surface of a part or the whole of the Earth or other planetary body. The features are positioned relative to a coordinate reference system. See also administrative map; chart index; chart series; chart sheet; controlled map; general map; large-scale map; line-route map; map chart; map index; map series; map sheet; medium-scale map; operation map; planimetric map; situation map; small-scale map; strategic map; tactical map; topographic map; traffic circulation map.

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