Map

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Definition

(noun.) a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it).

(verb.) to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets).

(verb.) explore or survey for the purpose of making a map; 'We haven't even begun to map the many galaxies that we know exist'.

(verb.) make a map of; show or establish the features of details of; 'map the surface of Venus'.

(verb.) depict as if on a map; 'sorrow was mapped on the mother's face'.

(verb.) plan, delineate, or arrange in detail; 'map one's future'.

(verb.) locate within a specific region of a chromosome in relation to known DNA or gene sequences; 'map the genes'.

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Definition

(n.) A representation of the surface of the earth, or of some portion of it, showing the relative position of the parts represented; -- usually on a flat surface. Also, such a representation of the celestial sphere, or of some part of it.

(n.) Anything which represents graphically a succession of events, states, or acts; as, an historical map.

(v. t.) To represent by a map; -- often with out; as, to survey and map, or map out, a county. Hence, figuratively: To represent or indicate systematically and clearly; to sketch; to plan; as, to map, or map out, a journey; to map out business.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Chart.

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Definition

n. a representation of the surface of the earth or of part of it on a plane surface: a similar drawing of the stars in the sky.—v.t. to draw in the form of a map as the figure of any portion of land: to describe clearly:—pr.p. map′ping; pa.t. and pa.p. mapped.—ns. Map′-meas′urer an instrument for measuring distances other than in straight lines on a map; Map′-mount′er one who mounts maps or backs them with canvas and fixes them on rollers &c.; Map′pery (Shak.) the art of planning and designing maps; Map′pist.—Map out to mark down the chief points clearly.

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Unserious Contents or Definition

To dream of a map, or studying one, denotes a change will be contemplated in your business. Some disappointing things will occur, but much profit also will follow the change. To dream of looking for one, denotes that a sudden discontent with your surroundings will inspire you with new energy, and thus you will rise into better conditions. For a young woman, this dream denotes that she will rise into higher spheres by sheer ambition.

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