map
1 Americannoun
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a representation, usually on a flat surface, as of the features of an area of the earth or a portion of the heavens, showing them in their respective forms, sizes, and relationships according to some convention of representation.
a map of Canada.
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a maplike delineation, representation, or reflection of anything.
The old man's face is a map of time.
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Mathematics. function.
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Slang. the face.
Wipe that smile off that ugly map of yours.
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Genetics. genetic map.
verb (used with object)
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to represent or delineate on or as if on a map.
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to sketch or plan (often followed byout ).
to map out a new career.
idioms
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off the map, out of existence; into oblivion.
Whole cities were wiped off the map.
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put on the map, to bring into the public eye; make known, famous, or prominent.
The discovery of gold put our town on the map.
noun
abbreviation
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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
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a diagrammatic representation of the distribution of stars or of the surface of a celestial body
a lunar map
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a maplike drawing of anything
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maths another name for function
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a slang word for face
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no longer important or in existence (esp in the phrase wipe off the map )
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to make (a town, company, etc) well-known
verb
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to make a map of
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maths to represent or transform (a function, figure, set, etc) See also map out
the results were mapped onto a graph
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(intr) to fit in with or correspond to
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A representation of a region of three-dimensional space, such as of the Earth or a part of the universe, usually on a two-dimensional plane surface.
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See also projection
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See genetic map
Related Words
Map, chart, graph refer to representations of surfaces, areas, or facts. Map most commonly refers to a representation of the surface of the earth or a section of it, or an area of the sky: a map of England. A chart may be an outline map with symbols conveying information superimposed on it, a map designed especially for navigators on water or in the air, a diagram, or a table giving information in an orderly form: a chart of the shoals off a coast. A graph may be a diagram representing a set of interrelated facts by means of dots or lines on a coordinate background; or it may use small figures (people, animals, machines, etc.) appropriate to the facts being represented, each figure standing for a specific number in statistics being given: a graph of the rise in population from 1900 to 1980.
Other Word Forms
- mapless adjective
- mappable adjective
- mapper noun
- remap verb (used with object)
- self-mapped adjective
- unmappable adjective
- unmapped adjective
- well-mapped adjective
Etymology
Origin of map
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English mappe-(mounde), from Medieval Latin mappa mundī “map of the world,” special use of Latin mappa “napkin,” said to be from Punic; perhaps compare Mishnaic Hebrew mapāh “tablecloth”
Example Sentences
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"By mapping both cellular and molecular changes, we can identify what drives aging. That opens the door to interventions that target the aging process itself."
From Science Daily
Using their highly sensitive Pico-C method, the researchers mapped the 3D arrangement of the fruit fly genome during these early stages.
From Science Daily
His latest report spotlights one manager’s use of a state-owned Ford F-150, with maps of 47 questioned trips and details of purchases like black jelly beans and Wyatt Earp whiskey.
The network also underpins the fan experience, from ticketing and stadium maps, to cashless payments for drinks, food and merchandise.
From BBC
The letter is a road map for helping Catholics grow as disciples and then become disciple makers themselves.
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