map definition

1. a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
2. make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
• examples: map the surface of Venus
3. explore or survey for the purpose of making a map
• examples: We haven't even begun to map the many galaxies that we know exist
4. locate within a specific region of a chromosome in relation to known DNA or gene sequences
• examples: map the genes
5. plan, delineate, or arrange in detail
• examples: map one's future
6. depict as if on a map
• examples: sorrow was mapped on the mother's face
7. to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)