Map

/mæp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A visual representation of an area, showing geographic features, institutions, and boundaries.

We used a map to navigate through the national park.

A diagrammatic representation of information or data.

The map of the city's public transport system was very helpful for tourists.

A plan or design that outlines a specific arrangement or layout.

The architect created a map of the proposed building layout.

verb

To represent something visually or spatially.

The researchers decided to map the population density of the city.

To assign or correlate a set of inputs to outputs.

In this project, we need to map the requirements to the appropriate software features.

To plan or arrange in a systematic way.

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.

To bail or leave quickly.

When the party got boring, I just mapped out.

To plan or strategize.

We need to map our moves before the meeting.