mapping
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1 making maps (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe activity of making maps of an area.
the process of surveying and representing a geographical area or physical space.
ExampleNew satellite technology has made the mapping of remote islands much easier.
ExampleThe precise mapping of the ocean floor revealed previously unknown volcanic ridges that challenged existing geological theories.
- cartography
- surveying
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2 showing connections (n.) C1 Advanced Academicthe act of showing how different ideas, pieces of information, or systems connect to each other.
the systematic identification of relationships or correspondences between different sets of data or concepts.
ExampleThe mapping of customer needs to our current products helped us find gaps in our service.
ExampleA thorough mapping of the legislative changes against the current corporate policy is essential to ensure full compliance by the end of the quarter.
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3 mathematics/computing (n.) C1 Advanced Technical Matha rule that connects every element in one group to an element in another group.
a function or operation that associates each element of a given mathematical set with a specific element of another set.
ExampleThe software uses a simple mapping to translate the old data into the new format.
ExampleThe algorithm relies on a complex mapping between the high-dimensional input space and a lower-dimensional representation to improve processing speed.
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4 genetics (n.) C1 Advanced Technical Sciencethe process of finding exactly where genes are located on a chromosome.
the determination of the relative positions of genes on a DNA molecule or chromosome.
ExampleGenetic mapping allows scientists to identify which genes are responsible for certain diseases.
ExampleRecent advances in genome mapping have provided unprecedented insights into the evolutionary history of various mammalian species.