Meaning of the word map in English

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map

US /mæp/

UK /mæp/

a diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features, cities, roads, etc.

Example:

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We used a map to find our way through the city.

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The treasure map led them to a hidden cave.

Synonym:

chart plan diagram

represent (an area) on a map

Example:

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The explorers set out to map the uncharted territory.

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Scientists are trying to map the human genome.

Synonym:

chart plot diagram

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