Map Definition & Meaning

map
noun
  1. a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
  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. make a map of; show or establish the features of details of; "map the surface of Venus"
  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. locate within a specific region of a chromosome in relation to known DNA or gene sequences; "map the genes"
  4. plan, delineate, or arrange in detail; "map one's future"
  5. depict as if on a map; "sorrow was mapped on the mother's face"
  6. to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)

Synonyms for map

correspondence noun

communication by the exchange of letters compatibility of observations

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mapping noun

(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated

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represent verb

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

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"Map" in song lyrics

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  • "to reach all four corners of the map"
    3rd Bass — Pop Goes the Weasel
  • "Pretend you're a customer, grab yourself a map"
    7L & Esoteric — Stalker
  • "Just came home from doing a 3 and a half flat, now I'm back on the map"
    9th Prince — Shut Your Mouth

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Frequently asked questions

What does map mean?
a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it) (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) make a map of; show or establish the features of details of; "map the surface of Venus" explore or survey for the purpose of making a map
What part of speech is map?
Map is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does map have?
Map has 8 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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