mapping

noun

map·​ping ˈma-piŋ 

1

: the act or process of making a map

2

: function sense 5a

a one-to-one continuous mapping

Examples of mapping in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Whoop is a screen-free fitness band that continuously tracks resting heart rate and heart rate variability, mapping sleep architecture and daily strain. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026

This study builds upon deformation mapping research from 2018 that suggested that, on average, Neanderthals had a smaller cerebellum than early humans did. — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 20 July 2026

User journey mapping is essential for great digital experiences. — Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

The auto-docking and LiDAR mapping features make hands-off cleaning easy. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1752, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for mapping

• capping
• clapping
• flapping
• lapping
• napping
• rapping
• sapping
• scrapping
• slapping
• snapping
• strapping
• tapping