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mapping
MA-pihng
Mapping (noun) means the activity of creating maps. Example: “Careful mapping of the coastline took the survey team several seasons.”
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1
The activity of creating maps.
"Careful mapping of the coastline took the survey team several seasons."
"He enjoys mapping hiking routes for his local walking club."
"Satellite mapping has made it possible to chart remote regions in detail."
2
(genetics) The process of determining the location of genes on a chromosome.
"Chromosome mapping shows scientists where a gene sits along a strand of DNA."
"Genetic mapping of the crop helped breeders find plants that resist drought."
"Gene mapping helped researchers identify the mutation responsible for the disorder."
3
(computing) A correspondence that links each item of one data set to a matching item in another.
"A mapping links every username in the first list to an email address."
"The software needs a mapping between the old file names and the new ones."
"The database uses a mapping to convert product codes into readable names."
How to use mapping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of charting something, or of linking one set of things to another.
Common pairings
data mapping
gene mapping
network mapping
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Frequently asked questions
What does “mapping” mean?
The word “mapping” means the activity of creating maps. In plain terms, the process of charting something, or of linking one set of things to another.
How do you pronounce “mapping”?
“Mapping” is pronounced MA-pihng (/ˈmæpɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mapping” in a sentence?
Here is “mapping” used in a sentence: “Satellite mapping has made it possible to chart remote regions in detail.”
What part of speech is “mapping”?
“Mapping” is a noun.
Is “mapping” a common word?
“Mapping” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “mapping” have?
“Mapping” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the activity of creating maps.
What is the difference between mapping and a map?
A map is the finished representation, while mapping is the activity or process of creating it or of linking one set of things to another. In computing and mathematics, mapping specifically means a correspondence that pairs each item of one data set with a matching item in another.
What is mapping in computing?
In computing, mapping is a correspondence that links each item of one data set to a matching item in another. It underlies structures such as hash maps and tasks such as mapping fields from one database to another.
What is gene mapping?
In genetics, mapping is the process of determining the location of genes on a chromosome. It helps researchers understand where specific genes sit and how they relate to inherited traits.
What is the difference between mapping and modelling?
Mapping links items in one set to items in another, or records the layout of something, while modelling builds a simplified representation to explain or predict behavior. Mapping emphasizes correspondence and location; modelling emphasizes structure and process.
