Mapping
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈmæpɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mapping is a noun meaning The process of making maps.
Meaning
The process of making maps.
More Meanings
- (biology) The process of locating genes on a chromosome.
- (computing) Assigning a PC to a shared drive or printer port on a network.
- (object-oriented programming) conversion of data types between incompatible type systems.
- present participle and gerund of map
- (mathematics) A function that maps every element of a given mathematical structure (eg: a set) to a unique element of another structure; a correspondence.
Word Forms
- mappings
Synonyms for mapping
Depending on context, synonyms include correspondence, map.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include correspondence, cartographic, cartography, chart, surveying, charting.
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