Definition of map - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geographyvisual representation of an area showing features
- The map showed all the major roads.
2.
gamingTECH. imaginary area in a gameTECH.
- The map was filled with hidden treasures.
3.
mathematicsTECH. function associating elements of two setsTECH.
- The map from set A to B was linear.
4.
astronomyTECH. diagram of celestial bodies' distributionTECH.
- The star map guided the astronomers.
5.
technologyTECH. associative array in computingTECH.
- The map stored user preferences efficiently.
Verb
1.
geographycreate a visual representation of an area
- They mapped the entire coastline for the project.
2.
relationshipTECH. establish a relationship or correspondenceTECH.
- The data points map to specific locations on the graph.
3.
technologyTECH. US assign a drive letter to a shared folderTECH. US
- He mapped the network drive to access files easily.
4.
mathematicsTECH. act as a function on somethingTECH.
- The function maps each input to a unique output.
5.
biologyTECH. locate within a specific region of a chromosomeTECH.
- Scientists mapped the gene to chromosome 12.
Expressions with map
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plan or arrange in detail
She mapped out her career path early in college.
roughly drawn map for quick reference
He sketched a mud map to the campsite.
correspond to or match with something
Each point on the graph maps onto a specific value.
not known or popular
The small village is off the map.
in a disorganized or inconsistent manner
His thoughts were all over the map during the meeting.
recognized or acknowledged
Her discovery put her on the map in the scientific community.
models or descriptions are not the real world
Remember, the map is not the territory in science.
detailed map with street names and positions
The street map helped us plan the new bus routes.
map showing where treasure is hidden
The pirates followed the treasure map to the island.
map depicting all or most of the earth's surface
They hung a large world map in the classroom to teach geography.
book containing multiple maps
He bought a map collection for his geography class.
map showing physical features like mountains and rivers
The physical map displayed the mountain ranges clearly.
map showing main roads or transport routes
The route map shows all the bus lines in the city.
computer-based picture of places or routes stored and shown on screens
The hikers downloaded a digital map before entering the remote valley.
person skilled at understanding maps
The map-reader guided us through the forest.
map depicting land surface configuration and height
We used a relief map to plan our hiking route.
mental map of one's environment
Animals use a cognitive map to find food.
map showing areas prone to flooding
The city council reviewed the flood map before construction.
destroy completely so it no longer exists
The hurricane wiped the small village off the map.
made well-known or famous
The new restaurant really placed the town on the map.
make a place famous or well-known
The new museum has put the town on the map.
filled with many maps or map displays in one place
The library has a map-filled room on the second floor.
diagram showing routes and stations of an underground train network
She checked the subway map to find the quickest route home.
webpage listing website contents for navigation
The site map helped me find the contact page.
Origin of map
Latin, mappa (napkin)
Terms with map included in their meaning
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design
detailed diagram or map of an area
map reading
toward the Earth's bottom on most maps
map direction
from north to south of
relative position
located above another place on a standard map
world map
West African country, once ruled by Britain, now independent republic
map region
Atlantic sea between Great Britain and Europe, noted for oil reserves
seat arrangement
diagram or map showing where seats are placed in a space
navigation
map for navigation by sea or air
mapping
create a map or diagram of an area
directional movement
in the upper-right direction on a map
graphing
mark points on a graph or map
acr: south
opposite of north on a map
map orientation
toward the center or main point of reference
election map
district represented by elected officials
mapping
line on a map showing equal height
geography
numbers that show a place on a map
map use
use something as a reference for direction
meteorology
map showing weather conditions over an area
mapping
the process of drawing lines showing equal values on a map
maps geography
network of lines for locating places on a map
architecture
map or drawing of a floor layout
visual representation
part of a map or chart marked in green to show information
navigation
understand your location or direction using a map
navigation
determine one's position using a map or compass
Examples of map in a sentence
She used a map to find the museum. The map in the game was vast and complex. Players explored every corner of the map for secrets. The map was crucial for solving the equation. Understanding the map helps in advanced calculus. The map showed the positions of the planets.
He studied the map to locate the distant galaxies. Developers use a map to link keys to values. The map functioned as a database for the application. The team plans to map the new hiking trails. Cartographers map regions using advanced technology. The software can map user inputs to commands. These genes map to specific traits in the organism. She mapped the folder to her computer for quick access. The technician mapped the drive to the server. In algebra, the operator maps values to results. The algorithm maps data points to clusters. Researchers mapped the mutation to a specific locus. The team mapped the DNA sequence accurately.
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- French:carte, cartographier, ...
- German:Karte, kartieren, ...
- Italian:mappa, mappare, ...
- Spanish:mapa, mapear, ...
- Portuguese:mapa, mapear, ...
- Chinese:地图, 绘制, ...
- Japanese:地図, 地図にする, ...
- Arabic:خَرِيطَة, رَسَمَ خَرِيطَة, ...
- Hebrew:מַפָּה, לְמַפּוֹת, ...
- Russian:карта, картографировать, ...
- Ukrainian:карта, створити карту, ...
- Hindi:नक्शा, मानचित्रण करना, ...
Definition of MAP - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: mean arterial pressureTECH. average blood pressure in arteries during one heartbeatTECH.
- Doctors measure MAP to assess blood flow.
2.
acr: modified American planTECH. hotel rate with breakfast and one other mealTECH.
- The hotel offers a MAP with breakfast and one other meal.
Examples of MAP in a sentence
MAP readings help evaluate patient health. They chose the MAP option for their stay. With MAP, meals are conveniently included.
View all translations of MAP
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- French:PAM, demi-pension, ...
- German:MAD, MAP, ...
- Italian:PAM, MAP, ...
- Spanish:PAM, plan americano modificado, ...
- Portuguese:PAM, MAP, ...
- Chinese:平均动脉压, 修正美式套餐, ...
- Japanese:平均動脈圧, 修正アメリカンプラン, ...
- Arabic:متوسط الضغط الشرياني, سعر يشمل الإفطار ووجبة أخرى, ...
- Hebrew:לַחַץ דָּם עוֹרְקִי מְמוּצָע, תָּכְנִית אֲמֶרִיקָאִית מוּתְאָמֶת, ...
- Russian:среднее артериальное давление, модифицированный американский план, ...
- Ukrainian:середній артеріальний тиск, модифікований американський план, ...
- Hindi:औसत धमनीय दाब, मॉडिफाइड अमेरिकन प्लान, ...
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