map in WordNet English dictionary

1. (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)
   function  mathematical function  single-valued function  map  mapping 
   
2. a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
   map 
   

1. to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
   map  represent 
   
2. 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 
   
3. make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
   "map the surface of Venus"
   map 
   
4. depict as if on a map
   "sorrow was mapped on the mother's face"
   map 
   
5. plan, delineate, or arrange in detail
   "map one's future"
   map  map out 
   
6. locate within a specific region of a chromosome in relation to known DNA or gene sequences
   "map the genes"
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