mapping Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
   function; single-valued function; mathematical function; map.
   
2. noun (genetics) the process of locating genes on a chromosome
   chromosome mapping.
   
3. verb make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
   map.
   
   • map the surface of Venus
4. verb explore or survey for the purpose of making a map
   map.
   
   • We haven't even begun to map the many galaxies that we know exist
5. verb locate within a specific region of a chromosome in relation to known DNA or gene sequences
   map.
   
   • map the genes
6. verb plan, delineate, or arrange in detail
   map out; map.
   
   • map one's future
7. verb depict as if on a map
   map.
   
   • sorrow was mapped on the mother's face
8. verb to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
   map; represent.
   

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