'MAP' definitions:
Definition of 'map'
(from WordNet)
noun
A diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
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) [syn: function, mathematical function, single-valued function, map, mapping]
verb
Make a map of; show or establish the features of details of; "map the surface of Venus"
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"
verb
Locate within a specific region of a chromosome in relation to known DNA or gene sequences; "map the genes"
verb
Plan, delineate, or arrange in detail; "map one's future" [syn: map, map out]
verb
Depict as if on a map; "sorrow was mapped on the mother's face"
verb
To establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets) [syn: map, represent]
Definition of 'Map'
From: GCIDE
- Map \Map\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Mapped; p. pr. & vb. n. Mapping.] 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. [1913 Webster]
- I am near to the place where they should meet, if Pisanio have mapped it truly. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Map'
From: GCIDE
- Map \Map\ (m[a^]p), n. [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. [1913 Webster]
- 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. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Anything which represents graphically a succession of events, states, or acts; as, an historical map. [1913 Webster]
- Thus is his cheek the map of days outworn. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- Map lichen (Bot.), a lichen (Lecidea geographica.) growing on stones in curious maplike figures. --Dr. Prior. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'map'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- aeronautical chart,
- alphabet,
- art,
- astronomical chart,
- atlas,
- azimuthal equidistant projection,
- azimuthal projection,
- blueprint,
- cartographer,
- cartography,
- catch a likeness,
- celestial chart,
- celestial globe,
- character,
- charactering,
- characterization,
- characterize,
- chart,
- choreography,
- chorographer,
- chorography,
- climatic chart,
- conic projection,
- contour line,
- contour map,
- conventional representation,
- countenance,
- cylindrical projection,
- dance notation,
- delineate,
- delineation,
- demonstration,
- depict,
- depiction,
- depictment,
- design,
- diagram,
- dial,
- draft,
- drama,
- draw,
- drawing,
- exemplification,
- face,
- facies,
- favor,
- features,
- figuration,
- general reference map,
- globe,
- gnomonic projection,
- graph,
- graphic scale,
- grid line,
- hachure,
- heliographic chart,
- hieroglyphic,
- hit off,
- home on,
- hydrographic chart,
- iconography,
- identify,
- ideogram,
- illustration,
- imagery,
- imaging,
- index,
- isoline,
- kisser,
- Lambert conformal projection,
- latitude,
- lay off,
- lay out,
- layer tint,
- legend,
- letter,
- limn,
- limning,
- lineaments,
- logogram,
- logograph,
- longitude,
- map maker,
- map out,
- map projection,
- mapper,
- mark off,
- mark out,
- Mercator projection,
- meridian,
- Miller projection,
- mug,
- mush,
- musical notation,
- notate,
- notation,
- outline,
- paint,
- pan,
- parallel,
- phiz,
- photogrammetrist,
- photogrammetry,
- photomap,
- phototopography,
- physical map,
- physiognomy,
- pick up,
- pictogram,
- picture,
- picturization,
- picturize,
- pinpoint,
- plan,
- plot,
- plot out,
- political map,
- polyconic projection,
- portraiture,
- portray,
- portrayal,
- prefigurement,
- presentment,
- print,
- printing,
- projection,
- puss,
- realization,
- receive,
- register,
- relief map,
- render,
- rendering,
- rendition,
- represent,
- representation,
- representative fraction,
- road map,
- rub,
- scale,
- scan,
- schema,
- schematize,
- score,
- script,
- set out,
- sinusoidal projection,
- sketch,
- sketch out,
- special map,
- spot,
- sweep,
- syllabary,
- symbol,
- symbolize,
- tablature,
- take a rubbing,
- terrain map,
- terrestrial globe,
- thematic map,
- topographer,
- topographic chart,
- topography,
- trace,
- trace out,
- trace over,
- tracing,
- transportation map,
- trigger,
- tune in,
- visage,
- weather chart,
- weather map,
- write,
- writing
Acronyms for 'map'
From: V.E.R.A.
- Maintenance Analysis Procedure (IBM)
- Manufacturing Automation Protocol (General Motors)
- Microsoft Academic Program (MS)
- Mobile Application Part (MSC, GSM, mobile-systems, SS7)
Words containing 'MAP'
- Mapped,
- Mapping,
- map out,
- maps,
- Cadastral map,
- Map lichen,
- Topographical map,
- Weather map,
- book of maps,
- choropleth map,
- chromosome mapping,
- contour map,
- genetic map,
- map collection,
- map maker,
- map projection,
- mosaic map,
- relief map,
- road map,
- sketch map,
- map-reader,
- web map server,
- web map service,
- equal-area map projection