'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]