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mapped

adj.
US //ˈmæpt// UK //mˈæpt// mapped
  1. 1 charted or recorded (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    shown on a map or recorded in detail.

    having been surveyed and represented on a map or chart.

    Example

    The hikers felt safe because every trail in the park was clearly mapped.

    Example

    Even in the twenty-first century, vast areas of the deep ocean floor remain poorly mapped compared to the surface of the moon.
  2. 2 planned out (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    planned or organized in a clear way.

    organized or planned systematically, often used for processes or sequences.

    Example

    The company has a mapped strategy for the next five years.

    Example

    The curriculum provides a carefully mapped path for students to progress from basic theory to advanced clinical practice.
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  1. 3 computing/design (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Computing

    connected to a specific location or having an image projected onto a surface.

    relating to the assignment of data to a location or the projection of a digital image onto a 3D object.

    Example

    The technician ensured that the network drive was correctly mapped to the user's computer.

    Example

    The festival featured a stunning display of projection mapping, where intricate animations were mapped onto the facade of the cathedral.

    Usage

    Often used in the context of 'mapped drives' or 'projection mapping'.

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