map projection
mæp prəˈdʒɛkʃən
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Definition of map projection - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

cartographyTECH.method of representing the surface of the earth on a flat mapTECH.
  • The Mercator is a commonly used map projection for navigation.
  • The map projection distorted the size of the continents.
  • Choosing the right map projection is crucial for accurate data representation.
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Expressions with map

map outv.
plan or arrange in detail
She mapped out her career path early in college.
mud mapn.
roughly drawn map for quick reference
He sketched a mud map to the campsite.
map ontov.
correspond to or match with something
Each point on the graph maps onto a specific value.
off the mapadj.
not known or popular
The small village is off the map.
all over the mapadv.
in a disorganized or inconsistent manner
His thoughts were all over the map during the meeting.
on the mapadj.
recognized or acknowledged
Her discovery put her on the map in the scientific community.

Expressions with projection

astral projectionn.
spirit leaves the body and travels elsewhere
Some people claim to have experienced astral projection.
projection systemn.
set of devices used to display enlarged images onto a surface
The classroom projection system includes a ceiling-mounted projector and a motorized screen.
projection screenn.
surface on which images are projected for viewing
The classroom was equipped with a large projection screen for presentations.
acoustic projectionn.
the way sound is sent out
The acoustic projection in the theater was impressive.
projection televisionn.
television that projects images onto a screen
They watched the movie on a projection television.
Mercator projectionn.
cylindrical world map where bearings stay straight, areas enlarge toward poles
The Mercator projection keeps compass bearings as straight lines on maps.
orthogonal projectionn.
projection of a vector onto a line or plane
Calculate the orthogonal projection of vector A onto line L.
orthographic projectionn.
way to show 3D objects on 2D paper
The architect used orthographic projection for the building plans.
rear projectionn.
method using images projected from behind a screen as scenery
The old driving scene used rear projection instead of real streets.
sound projectionn.
technique of directing sound in a space
Sound projection is crucial for outdoor concerts.

Terms related to map projection

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Terms with map projection included in their meaning

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cylindricaladj.
cartography
describing a map projection with vertical meridians
conicaladj.
cartography
describing a map projection with cone properties
azimuthaladj.
geography
describing a map projection preserving direction from a point
conic projectionn.
geography
map projection using a cone over the Earth
conical projectionn.
geography
map projection where a cone intersects the Earth's surface
fiber bundlen.
mathematics
mathematical structure consisting of a space and a projection map
fibre bundlen.
mathematics
mathematical structure with a space and projection map in topology
homolosine projectionn.
cartography
map projection distorting oceans for accurate continents

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  1. French:projection cartographique, ...
  2. German:Kartenprojektion, ...
  3. Italian:proiezione cartografica, ...
  4. Spanish:proyección de mapa, ...
  5. Portuguese:projeção cartográfica, ...
  6. Chinese:地图投影, ...
  7. Japanese:地図投影法, ...
  8. Arabic:إِسْقَاط خَرَائِطِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַטָּלַת מַפָּה, ...
  10. Russian:картографическая проекция, ...
  11. Ukrainian:картографічна проекція, ...
  12. Hindi:मानचित्र प्रक्षेपण, ...

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