MAP

map

(noun) a diagrammatic representation of the earth’s surface (or part of it)

function, mathematical function, single-valued function, map, mapping

(noun) (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)

map, represent

(verb) to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)

map

(verb) explore or survey for the purpose of making a map; “We haven’t even begun to map the many galaxies that we know exist”

map

(verb) make a map of; show or establish the features of details of; “map the surface of Venus”

map

(verb) depict as if on a map; “sorrow was mapped on the mother’s face”

map, map out

(verb) plan, delineate, or arrange in detail; “map one’s future”

map

(verb) locate within a specific region of a chromosome in relation to known DNA or gene sequences; “map the genes”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Noun

MAP (plural MAPs)

(travel) Initialism of modified American plan, a hotel rate that included accommodation, breakfast and dinner, but not lunch.

(neurology) Initialism of microtubule-associated protein.

(sexuality) Initialism of minor attracted person, often used about a paedophile, hebephile or ephebophile, but can apply to anyone finding minors attractive.

(medicine) Initialism of mean arterial pressure.

Synonyms

• (travel): half board

Noun

MAP (uncountable)

Acronym of methyl-acetylene propadiene.

Anagrams

• AMP, APM, MPA, PAM, Pam, amp, p.m.a., pam, pma

Etymology

Noun

map (plural maps)

A visual representation of an area, whether real or imaginary.

A graphical representation of the relationships between objects, components or themes.

(mathematics) A function.

Let $$f$$ be a map from $$\mathbb{R}$$ to $$\mathbb{R}$$

(entomology) Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genera Araschnia (especially, Araschnia levana) and Cyrestis, having map-like markings on the wings.

(UK, old-fashioned) The face.

(board games, video games) An imaginary or fictional area, often predefined and confined, where a game or a session thereof takes place.

Usage notes

For the most part, map and function are synonyms in mathematics, and are frequently used interchangably, however certain branches of mathematics sometimes use map in a specialised sense to mean a function that preserves some important property in that branch of mathematics, i.e. a morphism. For instance, in topology, map may specifically mean a continuous function, and in linear algebra it may specifically mean a linear transformation.

Synonyms

• plan

• chart

• (mathematics): mapping, function.

• (video games): level, stage.

Hyponyms

• argument map

• concept map

• Hénon map

• mind map

• overworld map

• roadmap

• texture map

• thematic map

• topic map

Verb

map (third-person singular simple present maps, present participle mapping, simple past and past participle mapped)

To create a visual representation of a territory, etc. via cartography.

(mathematics, transitive, followed by a "to" phrase) To act as a function on something, taking it to something else.

$$f$$ maps $$A$$ to $$B$$ , mapping every $$a\in A$$ to $$f(a)\in B$$ .

(transitive, followed by a "to" phrase) To have a direct relationship; to correspond.

To inform someone of a particular idea.

Anagrams

• AMP, APM, MPA, PAM, Pam, amp, p.m.a., pam, pma

Source: Wiktionary

Map, n. Etym: [From F. mappe, in mappemonde map of the world, fr. L. mappa napkin, signal cloth; -- a Punic word. Cf. Apron, Napkin, Nappe.]

1. 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.

Note: There are five principal kinds of projection used in making maps: the orthographic, the stereographic, the globuar, the conical, and the cylindrical, or Mercator's projection. See Projection.

2. Anything which represents graphically a succession of events, states, or acts; as, an historical map. Thus is his cheek the map of days outworn. Shak. Map lichen (Bot.), a lichen (Lecidea geographica.) growing on stones in curious maplike figures. Dr. Prior.

Map, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Mapped; p. pr. & vb. n. Mapping.]

Definition: 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. I am near to the place where they should meet, if Pisanio have mapped it truly. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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