Map: meaning, definitions and examples

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map

 

[ mรฆp ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

navigation

A representation, usually on a flat surface, of all or part of an area.

Synonyms

chart, diagram, plan

Examples of usage

  • He used a map to find his way through the city.
  • The treasure map led them to the buried treasure.
Context #2 | Verb

planning

To plan or delineate, especially in detail; arrange: mapping out her future.

Synonyms

design, outline, plan

Examples of usage

  • She mapped out the route for the road trip.
  • They mapped the development of the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "map" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mapa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเค•เฅเคถเคพ (naksha)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Karte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peta

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐั€ั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mapa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅœฐๅ›ณ (chizu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท carte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mapa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท harita

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๋„ (jido)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุฑูŠุทุฉ (khareeta)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mapa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mapa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœฐๅ›พ (dรฌtรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zemljevid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kort

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐั€ั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒฃแƒ™แƒ (ruka)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xษ™ritษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mapa

Etymology

The word 'map' originated from the Latin 'mappa', which means cloth or napkin. It was originally used to refer to a cloth on which maps were drawn. Over time, the meaning of 'map' evolved to represent a visual representation of an area. Maps have been used for centuries to navigate, plan, and understand the world around us.

See also: mapmaker, mapmaking, mapper, mapping, unmapped.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,853, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.