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map

/mˈæp/noun, verb1 syllable

Map means: (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 for map6

noun, as in (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)

function, mathematical function, single-valued function, mapping

verb, as in plan, delineate, or arrange in detail

map out

verb, as in to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)

represent

What does map mean?8

noun

1

(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)

2

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

verb

1

plan, delineate, or arrange in detail“map one's future”

2

to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)

3

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of“map the surface of Venus”

4

explore or survey for the purpose of making a map“We haven't even begun to map the many galaxies that we know exist”

5

locate within a specific region of a chromosome in relation to known DNA or gene sequences“map the genes”

6

depict as if on a map“sorrow was mapped on the mother's face”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with map?20

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Map in a sentence

  • Please, can you indicate this to me on the map?Zifre
  • Their house is off the map, miles away from the nearest town.unknown
  • I charted our course with a compass, map and plenty of hope.jamessilver
  • Will you show me on this map, please?CK
  • According to this map, there used to be a church here.CK
  • They studied the map, trying to find a shortcut.Joseph
  • Now tell me, how much does a map cost?Zurich899
  • To find the harpies' nest, follow the trail on the mini-map.sabretou

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of map

as a noun

plural
maps

as a verb

past tense
mapped
present participle
mapping
third-person singular
maps