map
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/mæp/]
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Senses
1. map (noun) — sense 1
Definition: A visual representation of an area, whether real or imaginary, showing the relative positions of places and other features.
Example: a map of Australia, a map of Lilliput
2. map (noun) — sense 2
Definition: A graphical or logical representation of any structure or system, showing the positions of or relationships between its components.
Example: a map of the Earth's magnetic field
3. map (noun) — sense 3
Definition: A function, especially a function satisfying a certain property (e.g. continuity, linearity, etc.; see Usage notes).
Example: Let f be a map from ℝ to ℝ
4. map (verb) — sense 4
Definition: To represent by means of a map.
Example: This large atlas maps the whole world in very great detail.
5. map (verb) — sense 5
Definition: To create a map of; to examine or survey in order to gather information for a map.
Example: The team is mapping the route of the new railway line.
6. map (verb) — sense 6
Definition: To have a direct relationship; to correspond.
Example: This doesn't map to my understanding of how things should work.
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