map

Definitions

1. 1noun

   A representation of the surface of the earth, or of some portion of it, showing the relative position of the parts represented; -- usually on a flat surface. Also, such a representation of the celestial sphere, or of some part of it.

2. 2noun

   Anything which represents graphically a succession of events, states, or acts; as, an historical map.

3. 3transitive verb

   To represent by a map; -- often with out; as, to survey and map, or map out, a county. Hence, figuratively: To represent or indicate systematically and clearly; to sketch; to plan; as, to map, or map out, a journey; to map out business.

4. 4noun

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

5. 5noun

   (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)

   Synonyms

   functionmapping
6. 6verb

   to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)

   Synonyms

   represent
7. 7verb

   explore or survey for the purpose of making a map

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

8. 8verb

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

   "map the surface of Venus"

9. 9verb

   depict as if on a map

   "sorrow was mapped on the mother's face"

10. 10verb

    plan, delineate, or arrange in detail

    "map one's future"

11. 11verb

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

    "map the genes"