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Noun
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(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)
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a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
Verb
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make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
“map the surface of Venus”
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explore or survey for the purpose of making a map
“We haven't even begun to map the many galaxies that we know exist”
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plan, delineate, or arrange in detail
“map one's future”
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locate within a specific region of a chromosome in relation to known DNA or gene sequences
“map the genes”
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depict as if on a map
“sorrow was mapped on the mother's face”
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to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
Usage examples
- Cube maps provide a fairly straightforward and efficient solution to rendering stable specular highlights.
- It features larger maps, denser terrain, and free-roaming environments.
- Professor Winchell recorded his observations, sketch maps, and interviews in a pocket field notebook.
- The maps in the atlas were designed by the famous Bulgarian painter Nicolaus Pavlovich.
- Open street maps enable access to the most remote villages in the world.
- I'm planning to buy some topological maps for my research.
- The game has been adapted to take place on maps of different cities.
- Very good waterproof and tearproof maps are available from several sources, including Manitoba Conservation.
- For example, instead of editing Google Maps, consider contributing to OpenStreetMap.
- Ship maps are different from those for planes.