'Mapping' definitions:
Definition of 'mapping'
(from WordNet)
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]
noun
(genetics) the process of locating genes on a chromosome [syn: mapping, chromosome mapping]
Definition of 'Mapping'
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 'mapping'
From: GCIDE
- mapping \mapping\ n. (Math.) A function such that for every element of one set there is a unique element of another set.
- Syn: map, correspondence. [WordNet 1.5]
Words containing 'Mapping'
- Map,
- Mapped,
- 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