map
map
- n a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
- n (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)
- v make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
map the surface of Venus - v explore or survey for the purpose of making a map
We haven't even begun to map the many galaxies that we know exist - v locate within a specific region of a chromosome in relation to known DNA or gene sequences
map the genes - v plan, delineate, or arrange in detail
map one's future - v depict as if on a map
sorrow was mapped on the mother's face - v to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
- Trying to map the brain has always been cartography for fools.
- Jetting off to Paris, but don't want to be unfurling cumbersome travel maps on the Champs Elyses? Maybe it's time to ditch your oldfangled maps for a handy new schmap.
- A map of the regions where missionaries are active.