map

1 of 3

noun

ˈmap

: a representation usually on a flat surface of the whole or a part of an area

: a representation of the celestial sphere or a part of it

: a diagram or other visual representation that shows the relative position of the parts of something

Doctors use the images to construct a detailed three-dimensional map of the patient's brain …

Discover

: something that represents with a clarity suggestive of a map

the Freudian map of the mind

Harold Bloom

: the arrangement of genes on a chromosome

called also genetic map

: function sense 5a

maplike

ˈmap-ˌlīk

adjective

map

2 of 3

verb

mapped; mapping

transitive verb

: to make a map of

map the surface of the moon

: to delineate as if on a map

sorrow was mapped on her face

: to make a survey of for or as if for the purpose of making a map

: to assign (something, such as a set or an element) in a mathematical or exact correspondence

map picture elements to video memory

: to plan in detail

—often used with out

map out a program

: to locate (a gene) on a chromosome

intransitive verb

of a gene : to be located

: to be assigned in a relation or connection

the major problems confronting humankind … do not map well onto the traditional disciplines

P. W. Porter

mappable

ˈma-pə-bəl How to pronounce map (audio)

adjective

mapper noun

MAP

3 of 3

abbreviation

modified American plan

Example Sentences

Noun a map of the country different maps of the world “Can you find where we are on the map?” “Sorry: I'm no good at reading maps.” “How do I get to the station?” “Here, let me draw you a map.” a map of the brain Verb The coastline was mapped by early explorers. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Navigate or search for the approximate location of the place on the map.

Toby Grey, BGR, 11 Sep. 2022 Their collaboration with the estate of Catalan textile artist Aurèlia Muñoz (1926–2011, no relation) helped put her back on the map at a time when interest in fiber art was building internationally.

Sarah Medford, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 Will Texas deliver Sark a statement win and put the Longhorns back on the map?

Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 9 Sep. 2022 Houston's oldest crawfish restaurant is still one of the best places to eat during mudbug season, and its original shrimp po'boy, put on the map in the Bayou City by Luke Mandola, Sr.

Megha Mcswain, Chron, 9 Sep. 2022 Everclear, and leading man Art Alexakis, are some of the things that put Portland on the map in the ‘90s as a foundry of alternative culture.

oregonlive, 9 Sep. 2022 The epic exchange redeems Bri and puts her on the map.

Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 Jennifer Garner has officially put utility jumpsuits on the map for fall wardrobes everywhere.

Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2022 Note the color shading on the map is an interpolation & may not be representative in some locations.

Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022

Verb

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in coöperation with other agencies, has recruited volunteers to map the heat in dozens of U.S. cities, and more recently in Rio de Janeiro and Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Michelle Nijhuis, The New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2022 California’s effort to map cannabis began in 2013 after complaints from Butte and other counties that failure to curb illicit operations violated the federal Clean Water Act.

Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 The Biomass mission plans to map the world’s trees to chart forest changes on Earth.

Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 26 Aug. 2022 At the last minute, aldermen made an amendment to map 2A to take several census blocks out of the 3rd Ward, and put them into the 9th Ward.

Steve Lord, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 The camera sent back infrared light data from Jupiter, which is invisible to the human eye, so scientists then had to map the data onto the visible spectrum to produce the images.

Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Aug. 2022 Members used satellite data to map the area, then a 3-D laser modeling tool to get a possible picture of what the cave system looked like.

Lilit Marcus, CNN, 16 Aug. 2022 The teams used side scan sonar, which detects objects or anomalies on the ocean floor through sensors that send and receive pulses to map the sea floor, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Ella Adams, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022 Jumper thought there was no way AlphaFold could be used, at least not so soon, to map a structure that large and complex.

Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 July 2022 See More

Kids Definition

map 1 of 2

noun

ˈmap

: a picture or chart that shows the features of an area

a street map

a map of Africa

: a picture or chart of the sky showing the position of stars and planets

map

2 of 2

verb

mapped; mapping

: to make a map of

Astronomers are working to map the heavens.

: to plan in detail

…I had not mapped out a scheme for determining the merits of officers…

Mark Twain, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

单词	maps
释义	map 1 of 3 noun ˈmap 1 a : a representation usually on a flat surface of the whole or a part of an area b : a representation of the celestial sphere or a part of it c : a diagram or other visual representation that shows the relative position of the parts of something Doctors use the images to construct a detailed three-dimensional map of the patient's brain … Discover 2 : something that represents with a clarity suggestive of a map the Freudian map of the mind Harold Bloom 3 : the arrangement of genes on a chromosome called also genetic map 4 : function sense 5a maplike ˈmap-ˌlīk adjective map 2 of 3 verb mapped; mapping transitive verb 1 a : to make a map of map the surface of the moon b : to delineate as if on a map sorrow was mapped on her face c : to make a survey of for or as if for the purpose of making a map d : to assign (something, such as a set or an element) in a mathematical or exact correspondence map picture elements to video memory 2 : to plan in detail —often used with out map out a program 3 : to locate (a gene) on a chromosome intransitive verb 1 of a gene : to be located 2 : to be assigned in a relation or connection the major problems confronting humankind … do not map well onto the traditional disciplines P. W. Porter mappable ˈma-pə-bəl adjective mapper noun MAP 3 of 3 abbreviation modified American plan Phrases all over the map : marked by a high degree of variation on the map : in a position of prominence or fame had put the fledgling university on the map Lon Tinkle Synonyms Noun chart Verb arrange blueprint budget calculate chart choreograph design frame lay out organize plan prepare project scheme (out) shape strategize (about) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun a map of the country different maps of the world “Can you find where we are on the map?” “Sorry: I'm no good at reading maps.” “How do I get to the station?” “Here, let me draw you a map.” a map of the brain Verb The coastline was mapped by early explorers. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Navigate or search for the approximate location of the place on the map. Toby Grey, BGR, 11 Sep. 2022 Their collaboration with the estate of Catalan textile artist Aurèlia Muñoz (1926–2011, no relation) helped put her back on the map at a time when interest in fiber art was building internationally. Sarah Medford, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 Will Texas deliver Sark a statement win and put the Longhorns back on the map? Ben Flanagan \| Bflanagan@al.com, al, 9 Sep. 2022 Houston's oldest crawfish restaurant is still one of the best places to eat during mudbug season, and its original shrimp po'boy, put on the map in the Bayou City by Luke Mandola, Sr. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 9 Sep. 2022 Everclear, and leading man Art Alexakis, are some of the things that put Portland on the map in the ‘90s as a foundry of alternative culture. oregonlive, 9 Sep. 2022 The epic exchange redeems Bri and puts her on the map. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 Jennifer Garner has officially put utility jumpsuits on the map for fall wardrobes everywhere. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2022 Note the color shading on the map is an interpolation & may not be representative in some locations. Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022 Verb The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in coöperation with other agencies, has recruited volunteers to map the heat in dozens of U.S. cities, and more recently in Rio de Janeiro and Freetown, Sierra Leone. Michelle Nijhuis, The New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2022 California’s effort to map cannabis began in 2013 after complaints from Butte and other counties that failure to curb illicit operations violated the federal Clean Water Act. Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 The Biomass mission plans to map the world’s trees to chart forest changes on Earth. Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 26 Aug. 2022 At the last minute, aldermen made an amendment to map 2A to take several census blocks out of the 3rd Ward, and put them into the 9th Ward. Steve Lord, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 The camera sent back infrared light data from Jupiter, which is invisible to the human eye, so scientists then had to map the data onto the visible spectrum to produce the images. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Aug. 2022 Members used satellite data to map the area, then a 3-D laser modeling tool to get a possible picture of what the cave system looked like. Lilit Marcus, CNN, 16 Aug. 2022 The teams used side scan sonar, which detects objects or anomalies on the ocean floor through sensors that send and receive pulses to map the sea floor, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Ella Adams, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022 Jumper thought there was no way AlphaFold could be used, at least not so soon, to map a structure that large and complex. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Medieval Latin mappa, from Latin, napkin, towel First Known Use Noun 1527, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1586, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Phrases Containing map contour map all over the map map onto road map wipe (someone or something) off the map relief map weather map genetic map put (something or someone) on the map map out on the map See More contour map all over the map map onto road map wipe (someone or something) off the map relief map weather map genetic map put (something or someone) on the map map out on the map See More Kids Definition map 1 of 2 noun ˈmap 1 : a picture or chart that shows the features of an area a street map a map of Africa 2 : a picture or chart of the sky showing the position of stars and planets map 2 of 2 verb mapped; mapping 1 : to make a map of Astronomers are working to map the heavens. 2 : to plan in detail …I had not mapped out a scheme for determining the merits of officers… Mark Twain, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court Medical Definition map 1 of 2 noun ˈmap : the arrangement of genes on a chromosome called also genetic map map 2 of 2 verb mapped; mapping transitive verb : to locate (a gene) on a chromosome mutants which have been genetically mapped intransitive verb of a gene : to be located a repressor maps near the corresponding structural gene Biographical Definition Map biographical name ˈmap Walter circa 1140–circa 1209 English writer maps 1 of 2 noun plural of map as in charts an illustration of certain features of a geographical area a wall map of the United States Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance charts plans plats plots ground plans relief maps maps 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of map as in plans Synonyms & Similar Words plans designs shapes engineers maneuvers frames jockeys devises plots lays out hatches schemes manipulates brews counterplots concocts cooks (up) compasses intrigues machinates colludes conspires connives contrives puts up
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