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Feb 12, 2012
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Synonyms for map

Noun

1. map, representation
usage: a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
2. mapping, map, correspondence, function, mathematical function
usage: a function such that for every element of one set there is a unique element of another set

Verb

1. map, represent, interpret
usage: make a map of; show or establish the features of details of; "map the surface of Venus"
2. map, explore
usage: explore or survey for the purpose of making a map; "We haven't even begun to map the many galaxies that we know exist"
3. map, situate, locate
usage: locate within a specific region of a chromosome in relation to known DNA or gene sequences; "map the genes"
4. map, map out, plan, project, contrive, design
usage: plan, delineate, or arrange in detail; "map one's future"
5. map, picture, depict, render, show
usage: depict as if on a map; "sorrow was mapped on the mother's face"
6. map, represent, permute, commute, transpose
usage: to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
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