Meaning & use
map
A visual representation of an area showing features such as roads, boundaries, or physical landmarks.
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She unfolded the paper map to find the fastest route through the mountains.
Scientists mapped the entire coastline using satellite images and ground surveys.
A note on using this word
As a verb, 'to map' can also mean to plan something out in detail, as in 'map out a strategy.'
Words with a similar meaning
chart
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To plan or outline something in a systematic, detailed way.
The team spent the afternoon mapping out the next six months of the project.
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