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Meaning of 'map'
Meaning of 'map' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Map 
[ 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. [ n.]- Anything which represents graphically a succession of events, states, or acts; as, an historical map.
2. Map [ 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. [ v. t.]Meaning of 'map' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. map [ v]
[ v]Meaning (1):
- plan, delineate, or arrange in detail
- plan, delineate, or arrange in detail
Example in sentence:
- map one's future
Meaning (2):
- locate within a specific region of a chromosome in relation to known DNA or gene sequences
- locate within a specific region of a chromosome in relation to known DNA or gene sequences
Example in sentence:
- map the genes
Meaning (3):
- make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
- make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
Example in sentence:
- map the surface of Venus
Meaning (4):
- depict as if on a map
- depict as if on a map
Example in sentence:
- sorrow was mapped on the mother's face
Meaning (5):
- explore or survey for the purpose of making a map
- explore or survey for the purpose of making a map
Example in sentence:
- We haven't even begun to map the many galaxies that we know exist
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