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noun

mapping

n.
US /ˈmæpɪŋ/ UK /mˈæpɪŋ/ map·ping UK spelling mapping's, mapping's

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate

    the activity of making maps of an area.

    the process of surveying and representing a geographical area or physical space.

    Simple

    New satellite technology has made the mapping of remote islands much easier.

    In context

    The precise mapping of the ocean floor revealed previously unknown volcanic ridges that challenged existing geological theories.

    cartographysurveying
  2. 02 C1 Advanced Academic

    the 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.

    Simple

    The mapping of customer needs to our current products helped us find gaps in our service.

    In context

    A thorough mapping of the legislative changes against the current corporate policy is essential to ensure full compliance by the end of the quarter.

  3. 03 C1 Advanced Technical Math

    a 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.

    Simple

    The software uses a simple mapping to translate the old data into the new format.

    In context

    The algorithm relies on a complex mapping between the high-dimensional input space and a lower-dimensional representation to improve processing speed.

  4. 04 C1 Advanced Technical Science

    the 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.

    Simple

    Genetic mapping allows scientists to identify which genes are responsible for certain diseases.

    In context

    Recent advances in genome mapping have provided unprecedented insights into the evolutionary history of various mammalian species.

Many sites have no record of fire, and the new mapping generated by the study will assist land managers in planning appropriate fire management actions for the surrounding areas.

Phys.org· 17 Aug 2026

These rovers will spend roughly two weeks mapping the terrain as a self-guided team.

Phys.org· 15 Aug 2026
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