map n
1. a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
2. a function such that for every element of one set there is a unique element of another set [syn: mapping, correspondence] v
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. plan, delineate, or arrange in detail; "map one's future" [syn: map out]
7. depict as if on a map; "sorrow was mapped on the mother's face"
8. to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets) [syn: represent] [also: mapping, mapped]

mapped See map

Map \Map\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Mapped; p. pr. & vb. n. Mapping.] 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. I am near to the place where they should meet, if Pisanio have mapped it truly. --Shak.

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