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mapping (out)

verb

Definition of mapping (out)

present participle of map (out)

as in planning

to work out the details of (something) in advance mapped out a plan for the fledgling company to become profitable within two years

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Morales is planning to turn himself in at a courthouse sometime on Monday, David Lindenmuth, his attorney, told The Associated Press.

— Cybele Mayes-Osterman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
One of the country’s leading sodium-ion battery developers, Hina Battery, is planning a 10 GWh production base in Wuhan and has partnered with a vehicle manufacturer to develop electric sanitation trucks.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of planning

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The group previously proved a special case of the conjecture in August 2026 and is preparing a shorter exposition of PSI’s full proof for other experts.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
The additional accessories and benefits are intended to provide extra value beyond the cleaner itself, particularly for homeowners preparing their pools for the swimming season.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of preparing

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The researchers said their strategy could help pave the way for designing longer-lasting aqueous energy storage systems.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
As well as designing his own makeup, Stone also created the grisly post-op prosthetics worn by the other models.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of designing

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For the fourth event, however, No Kings sought to get more than 9 million people into the streets, and then directly to the polls, by organizing an early voting event on October 17.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 3 Nov. 2026
The software assists operators in identifying objects that could represent mine threats and organizing the information needed to make operational decisions.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of organizing

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For those who have stood beneath Zion's towering sandstone cliffs and immediately started plotting a return trip, this little pairing is a fun way to keep the scenery close.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
In the newer episode, the older Darvin travels back in time to assassinate Kirk, plotting his revenge with a bomb implanted in an unfortunate tribble.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026

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