Meaning & Definition of word "Map"

Map

/mæp/

1. A visual representation of an area, showing geographic features, institutions, and boundaries.
- Example: We used a map to navigate through the national park.
2. A diagrammatic representation of information or data.
- Example: The map of the city's public transport system was very helpful for tourists.
3. A plan or design that outlines a specific arrangement or layout.
- Example: The architect created a map of the proposed building layout.

1. To represent something visually or spatially.
- Example: The researchers decided to map the population density of the city.
2. To assign or correlate a set of inputs to outputs.
- Example: In this project, we need to map the requirements to the appropriate software features.
3. To plan or arrange in a systematic way.
- Example: They will map out the timeline for the project before starting the work.

Middle English 'mappe', from Latin 'mappa'

fall off the map:

to become unreachable or forgotten

map out:

to plan or organize something in detail

map of the world:

a comprehensive representation of the earth

atlas:

A collection of maps in book form.

cartography:

The science or practice of drawing maps.

topography:

The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.

Meaning: To bail or leave quickly.

Example Sentence: When the party got boring, I just mapped out.

Meaning: To plan or strategize.

Example Sentence: We need to map our moves before the meeting.