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28 ENTRIES FOUND:

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

Other Cartography Terms

Robinson projection, benchmark, plat, projection, topography

Rhymes with MAP

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