mapping

Definition of mappingnext
present participle of map

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Verb
  • Over the next few years, Connecticut Water is planning 26 projects around the state targeting PFAS filtration to meet the new EPA regulations by the 2029 deadline.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Be sure to check out our guide to checking the safety of eclipse glasses, along with our top 10 tips for planning your 2026 solar eclipse trip.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In Delhi, there was a growing awareness by middle powers of the need to build their own AI capability — whether in training their own models, designing their own chips, or extricating themselves from the convenient but risky grip of Silicon Valley software giants.
    Billy Perrigo, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The researchers also hope their research will aid in designing better quantum correction schemes and extending the coherence time of the qubits.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In the studio, though, the band remains focused on the work and is already shaping its next musical era.
    Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The brand’s return to NYFW centered on honoring a community of women shaping today’s creative landscape.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The theoretical findings could help in practical applications, such as sharpening the accuracy of weather forecasts and engineering the next generation of hyper-efficient vehicles and airfoils.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Once the design of a vehicle is completed, engineering on the frame, crash tests and components like the infotainment system and seats usually takes years.
    Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Mapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mapping. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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