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map

/mæp/

noun

Meaning

  • A visual representation of an area, whether real or imaginary.

  • A graphical representation of the relationships between objects, components or themes.

  • A function.

  • Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genera Araschnia (especially, Araschnia levana) and Cyrestis, having map-like markings on the wings.

  • (old-fashioned) The face.

  • An imaginary or fictional area, often predefined and confined, where a game or a session thereof takes place.

    "I don't want to play this map again!"

Synonyms

function,
mapping,
level,
stage,
chart,
plan

verb

Meaning

  • To create a visual representation of a territory, etc. via cartography.

  • (followed by a "to" phrase) To act as a function on something, taking it to something else.

  • (followed by a "to" phrase) To have a direct relationship; to correspond.

  • To inform someone of a particular idea.