map

noun

  1. 1

    a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)

  2. 2

    (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)

verb

  1. 1

    to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)

  2. 2

    explore or survey for the purpose of making a map

    We haven't even begun to map the many galaxies that we know exist

  3. 3

    make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

    map the surface of Venus

  4. 4

    depict as if on a map

    sorrow was mapped on the mother's face

  5. 5

    plan, delineate, or arrange in detail

    map one's future

  6. 6

    locate within a specific region of a chromosome in relation to known DNA or gene sequences

    map the genes

Synonyms

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