map

Definition

• n. a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
• v. make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
• v. explore or survey for the purpose of making a map
• v. locate within a specific region of a chromosome in relation to known DNA or gene sequences

Word forms

Past participle

mapped

Present participle

mapping

Past tense

mapped

Third person singular

maps

Example sentences

1. n.

   I used a map to find the best route to the museum.

2. vt.

   We need to map out our strategy for the project.

3. n.

   The software includes a map that shows how data flows between systems.