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

Examples :

"The teacher showed us a map of the solar system in science class. "

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

Examples :

"The family's budget map showed how money was allocated to different expenses. "

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noun

Examples :

"The map of student absences shows a predictable pattern. "

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

Examples :

"The butterfly, a beautiful map butterfly, fluttered near the flowers in the garden. "

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(old-fashioned) The face.

Examples :

"My grandfather, with his lined map and tired eyes, looked kindly at me. "

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

Examples :

"The game's map was a small, enclosed forest where the players had to complete quests. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The geography teacher asked the students to map the local park, showing its paths and features. "

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

Examples :

"The teacher mapped the students' test scores to their class attendance records. "

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

Examples :

"My schedule maps to the project deadlines; each class time corresponds directly to a specific task. "

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To inform someone of a particular idea.

Examples :

"The teacher mapped out the steps for completing the science project. "

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