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Wikipedia has an article on: Map (disambiguation) A map of the world.Etymology
Latin mappa “napkin, signal cloth”, via Old French mapemonde “map of the world”.
Pronunciation
Noun
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Singular map |
Plural maps |
map (plural maps)
- A visual representation of an area, whether real or imaginary.
- (mathematics) A function.
- The discrete topology is always continuous, therefore functions with discrete domains are always maps.
- (topology) A continuous function.
- A diagram of components of an item.
- The butterfly Araschnia levana.
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Derived terms
- argument map
- concept map
- mapmaker
- mapmaking
- mind map
- overworld map
- texture map
- topic map
- thematic map
Related terms
Verb
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Infinitive to map |
Third person singular maps |
Simple past mapped |
Past participle mapped |
Present participle mapping |
to map (third-person singular simple present maps, present participle mapping, simple past and past participle mapped)
- To create a visual representation of a territory, etc. via cartography.
- To inform someone of a particular idea.
- (mathematics, transitive) To act as a function on.
- The discrete topology is always continuous, therefore functions with discrete domains are always mappings.
- (topology, transitive) To act as a continuous function on.
- f maps A to B, mapping to .
Derived terms
Translations
to create a visual representation of a territory
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Dutch
Noun
map f.
Scottish Gaelic
Noun
map m., pl. mapaichean
- map (visual representation of an area)
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