Mapper
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmæpɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mapper is a noun meaning One who produces a map.
Meaning
One who produces a map.
More Meanings
- (video games) A designer of levels for video games.
- (computing, electronics) A software or hardware component that performs a mapping.
Example Sentences
As he churned out early versions of the Quake III engine, the mappers and artists felt adrift, with no direction on what to pursue.
Throughout the Famicom's life span, Nintendo produced several ASIC mappers, which grew in capability and specialty, allowing the Famicom to break many of its own hardware rules.
Word Forms
- mappers
Synonyms for mapper
Depending on context, synonyms include cartographer, plotter.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include plotter, cartographic, cartographer, cartography, charting, allocator.
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