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Definition of MAP
1. Verb. Make a map of; show or establish the features of details of. "Map the surface of Venus"
Generic synonyms: Interpret, Represent
Derivative terms: Mapper
2. Noun. A diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it).
Generic synonyms: Representation
3. Verb. Explore or survey for the purpose of making a map. "We haven't even begun to map the many galaxies that we know exist"
4. Noun. (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).
Specialized synonyms: Multinomial, Polynomial, Expansion, Inverse Function, Kronecker Delta, Metric, Metric Function, Transformation, Isometry, Operator, Circular Function, Trigonometric Function, Threshold Function, Exponential, Exponential Function
Category relationships: Math, Mathematics, Maths
Generic synonyms: Mathematical Relation
5. Verb. Locate within a specific region of a chromosome in relation to known DNA or gene sequences. "Map the genes"
6. Verb. Plan, delineate, or arrange in detail. "Did he MAP his major works over a short period of time?"; "Map one's future"
7. Verb. Depict as if on a map. "Sorrow was mapped on the mother's face"
8. Verb. To establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets).
Definition of MAP
1. n. 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. v. t. 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.
Definition of MAP
1. Initialism. (context: travel) modified American plan, a hotel rate that included accommodation, breakfast and dinner, but not lunch. ¹
2. Noun. A visual representation of an area, whether real or imaginary. ¹
3. Noun. (mathematics) A function. ¹
4. Noun. (topology) A continuous function. ¹
5. Noun. A diagram of components of an item. ¹
6. Noun. The butterfly ''Araschnia levana''. ¹
7. Noun. (UK old-fashioned) Someone's face. ¹
8. Verb. To create a visual representation of a territory, etc. via cartography. ¹
9. Verb. To inform someone of a particular idea. ¹
10. Verb. (mathematics transitive) To act as a function on. ¹
11. Verb. (topology transitive) To act as a continuous function on. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of MAP
1. to delineate on a map (a representation of a region) [v MAPPED, MAPPING, MAPS]
Medical Definition of MAP
1.
1. 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.
There are five principal kinds of projection used in making maps: the orthographic, the stereographic, the globuar, the conical, and the cylindrical, or Mercator's projection. See Projection.
2. Anything which represents graphically a succession of events, states, or acts; as, an historical map. "Thus is his cheek the map of days outworn.
Lexicographical Neighbors of MAP
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