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map

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a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
(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)(noun.linkdef)

Synonym:
function, mapping, mathematical function, single-valued function

source: wordnet30
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.(noun)

source: webster1913

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of(verb.creation)

Example:
Map the surface of Venus.

source: wordnet30
explore or survey for the purpose of making a map(verb.cognition)

Example:
We haven't even begun to map the many galaxies that we know exist.

source: wordnet30
locate within a specific region of a chromosome in relation to known DNA or gene sequences(verb.stative)

Example:
Map the genes.

source: wordnet30
plan, delineate, or arrange in detail(verb.creation)

Example:
Map one's future.

Synonym:
map out

source: wordnet30
depict as if on a map(verb.creation)

Example:
Sorrow was mapped on the mother's face.

source: wordnet30
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)(verb.change)

Synonym:
represent

source: wordnet30
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.(verb)

source: webster1913