mapping

American  

[map-ing] / ˈmæp ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or operation of making a map or maps.

2. Mathematics. function.

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mapping British  

/ ˈmæpɪŋ /

noun

1. maths another name for function

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Etymology

Origin of mapping

First recorded in 1765–75; map + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

This type of detailed chemical mapping helps scientists determine which varieties may be best suited for food products, supplements, or other uses.

From Science Daily

Christian Bird of TerraDat, the Welsh firm which carried out the surveys, said the images were "remarkably clear, identifying and mapping in 3D the villa structure, surrounding ditches and wider layout of the site".

From BBC

In a 1979 survey for Scientific American, Crick discussed new methods in neuroscience, including mapping areas of the brain and using computers to model neural networks of the kind that now power AI systems.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It's part of my story," he says, "and one of the inspirations for me wanting to apply genetic mapping to attention."

From Science Daily

Through the use of aerial surveys and photogrammetry mapping, it is suspected that 98 of the house platforms were inside the inner enclosure and more than 500 were located between the two ramparts.

From BBC