choroplethic map

choroplethic map

a method of mapping to display quantitative information such as death rates in defined jurisdictions (states, counties, etc.) by color coding or shading. [G. chōros, district, + plēthos, multitude, + -ic]

cho·ro·pleth·ic map

(kōr'ō-pleth'ik map) A method of mapping to display quantitative information such as death rates in defined jurisdictions (states, counties) by color coding or shading. [G. chōros, district, + plēthos, multitude, + -ic]