26984 words

mapping

4 definitions • 8 examples
1
the activity or process of making a map:

Examples:

the mapping of underground sites
A GPS device uses mapping software to help drivers navigate.
a polar mapping expedition
2
the activity or process of creating a picture or diagram that represents something:

Examples:

data mapping
the mapping of supply chains
3
the activity of describing where particular genes are found on a chromosome:

Examples:

genetic mapping
the mapping of the human genome
4
the activity of discovering where in the brain particular tasks are performed:

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