map out

British  

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to plan or design

   to map out a route

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Example Sentences

Pekingologists, who conduct “biographical analysis” aimed at mapping out likely ties between officials, have noted that a number of people who once worked closely with Ma have been placed under investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Other times, they might cast a wider net, using AI-enabled tools to record the movements of large groups at protests and map out their personal networks and connections.

From Salon

But what makes a dance truly inspiring is the intuitive improvisational style of the dancers themselves, one that can’t necessarily be mapped out and predicted.

From Los Angeles Times

However, it has retained a core base of dedicated players, and its developers previously said they had a year's worth of updates mapped out.

From BBC

The EU executive also wants to get member states to better map out no-fly zones around sensitive locations with the eventual intention of having software block drones from flying in those areas.

From Barron's

Related Words

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