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   Map

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   noun

   • 1. a diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features, cities, roads, etc.: "a street map"
   • ▪ a two-dimensional representation of the positions of stars or other astronomical objects: "she went inside to check a star map"
   • ▪ a diagram or collection of data showing the spatial arrangement or distribution of something over an area: "an electron density map"
   • ▪ a representation of the sequence of genes on a chromosome or genome, or of bases in a DNA or RNA molecule: "a physical and genetic map of the entire human genome"
   • ▪ another term for mapping
   • 2. a person's face: informal, dated "you ought to know my map by now"

   verb

   • 1. represent (an area) on a map; make a map of: "inaccessible parts will be mapped from the air"
   • ▪ record in detail the spatial distribution of (something): "the project to map the human genome"
   • ▪ associate (a group of elements or qualities) with an equivalent group, according to a particular formula or model: "the transformational rules map deep structures into surface structures"
   • ▪ be associated with or linked to (an equivalent group): "it is not obvious that the subprocesses of language will map onto individual brain areas"
   • ▪ associate each element of (a set) with an element of another set: "the direct sum of two rings A and B may be mapped homomorphically on the summand"

   Word Origin early 16th century: from medieval Latin mappa mundi, literally ‘sheet of the world’, from Latin mappa ‘sheet, napkin’ + mundi ‘of the world’ (genitive of mundus).

   Derivatives

   • 1. mapless adjective
   • 2. mappable adjective
   • 3. mapper noun

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › mapMap Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word map as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and etymology. Find out how to map out a plan, locate a gene, or put something on the map.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMAP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of map as a noun and a verb, with different types and functions of maps. See how to use map in sentences and phrases, and explore related words and idioms.

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   Learn the meaning of map as a noun and a verb, with different types and functions of maps. See how to use map in sentences and phrases, and explore related words and idioms.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MapMap - Wikipedia

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   A map is a symbolic depiction emphasizing relationships between elements of some space, such as objects, regions, or themes. Many maps are static, fixed to paper or some other durable medium, while others are dynamic or interactive.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › mapMAP Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface or part of it, showing the geographical distributions, positions, etc, of natural or artificial features such as roads, towns, relief, rainfall, etc. a diagrammatic representation of the distribution of stars or of the surface of a celestial body. a lunar map.

8. www.britannica.com › science › mapMap | Definition, History, Types, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

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   3 days ago · A map is a graphic representation of features of an area of the Earth or of any other celestial body. Learn about the history, types, and uses of maps, from ancient times to modern cartography, and see examples of different kinds of maps.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMAP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1 day ago · Learn the various meanings and uses of the word map, from a drawing of an area to a mathematical function. See examples, synonyms, pronunciation, and word frequency of map.