mapping, chromosome mapping
(noun) (genetics) the process of locating genes on a chromosome
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
mapping (countable and uncountable, plural mappings)
The process of making maps.
(biology) The process of locating genes on a chromosome.
(computing) Assigning a PC to a shared drive or printer port on a network.
(mathematics) A function that maps every element of a given set to a unique element of another set; a correspondence.
(object-oriented programming) conversion of data types between incompatible type systems.
• (computing): object-relational mapping
mapping
present 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
31 January 2025
(noun) the act of dispersing or diffusing something; “the dispersion of the troops”; “the diffusion of knowledge”
According to Guinness World Records, the largest iced coffee is 14,228.1 liters and was created by Caffé Bene (South Korea), in Yangju, South Korea, on 17 July 2014. They poured iced black Americano on the giant cup that measured 3.3 meters tall and 2.62 meters wide.
