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/ˈmæpɪŋ/ · map·ping
verb
- To create a visual representation of a territory, etc. via cartography. The cartographer spent years mapping the uncharted island.
- To act as a function on something, taking it to something else. The software maps the input data to a specific output format.
- To have a direct relationship; to correspond. The numbers map to specific colors on the spectrum.
noun
- The process of making maps. The team's mapping project took several months to complete.
- The process of locating genes on a chromosome. The geneticist used advanced mapping techniques to identify the gene's location.
- Assigning a PC to a shared drive or printer port on a network. The IT specialist spent hours mapping the network to optimize performance.
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Did you know? The word 'mapping' has its roots in ancient civilizations, where cartographers created detailed maps of territories and trade routes to facilitate exploration and commerce.