map

¹map

noun \ˈmap\

Definition of MAP

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

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 5a

— map·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective

— 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>

Examples of MAP

1. a map of the country
2. different maps of the world
3. “Can you find where we are on the map?” “Sorry: I'm no good at reading maps.”
4. “How do I get to the station?” “Here, let me draw you a map.”
5. a map of the brain

Origin of MAP

Medieval Latin mappa, from Latin, napkin, towel

First Known Use: 1527

Related to MAP

Synonyms: chart

Related Words: ground plan, plan, plat, plot; relief map

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Other Cartography Terms

Robinson projection, benchmark, plat, projection, topography

Rhymes with MAP

cap, chap, clap, crap, flap, frap, gap, gape, hap, knap, lap, Lapp, nap, nape, nappe, pap, rap, sap, scrap, slap, snap, strap, tap, trap, wrap, yap, Yap, zap