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
mapped
simple past tense and past participle of map
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
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
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