MAPPING

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

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

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Noun

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.

Hyponyms

• (computing): object-relational mapping

Verb

mapping

present participle of map

Source: Wiktionary

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MAP

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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