Meaning & Definition of word "Map"

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    Map

    /mæp/

    noun:

    • 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.

    verb:

    • 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.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'mappe', from Latin 'mappa'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    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

    Related Words

    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.

    Slang Meanings of map

    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.