mapping

[map-ing]

noun

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

2. Mathematics.,  function.

mapping

/ ˈmæpɪŋ /

noun

1. maths another name for function

Word History and Origins

Origin of mapping¹

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

Example Sentences

Cranach's work drew on medieval mapping traditions where Israel appeared as long, narrow strips of land, reflecting earlier reliance on the 1st century AD Jewish historian Josephus, who simplified conflicting biblical descriptions.

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The restaurant did not reveal the dinosaur tartare recipe, which was created using DNA mapping.

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Traditional cyber-espionage requires large teams working through reconnaissance, system mapping, vulnerability identification and lateral movement.

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This first phase focuses on mapping microbial hotspots, building conservation indices, and linking existing microbial biobanks into a coordinated global archive.

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The vessel has long been suspected of secretly mapping out Britain's undersea cables, where more than 90% of our data, including billions of dollars of financial transactions, are transferred.

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