Map: meaning, definitions and examples

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map

[ mæp ]

^{Context #1}

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}

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:

🇵🇹 mapa

🇮🇳 नक्शा (naksha)

🇩🇪 Karte

🇮🇩 peta

🇺🇦 карта

🇵🇱 mapa

🇯🇵 地図 (chizu)

🇫🇷 carte

🇪🇸 mapa

🇹🇷 harita

🇰🇷 지도 (jido)

🇸🇦 خريطة (khareeta)

🇨🇿 mapa

🇸🇰 mapa

🇨🇳 地图 (dìtú)

🇸🇮 zemljevid

🇮🇸 kort

🇰🇿 карта

🇬🇪 რუკა (ruka)

🇦🇿 xəritə

🇲🇽 mapa

Word origin

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.