1
: the act or process of making a map
2
: function sense 5a
a one-to-one continuous mapping
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The seismic hazards team does geologic mapping.
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Although many Yaogan missions are officially described as civilian remote-sensing projects, recent launches have significantly expanded the network’s capabilities in mapping, maritime domain awareness, and change detection.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Behind the scenes, Sprout supports teleoperation, mapping and navigation.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
And for students, mapping cemeteries provided a space to build community among their peers – and with their community ancestors.
—Robbyn Abbitt, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Although many Yaogan missions are officially described as civilian remote-sensing projects, recent launches have significantly expanded the network’s capabilities in mapping, maritime domain awareness, and change detection.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Behind the scenes, Sprout supports teleoperation, mapping and navigation.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
And for students, mapping cemeteries provided a space to build community among their peers – and with their community ancestors.
—Robbyn Abbitt, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Mapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mapping. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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