mapping
- 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.”
Synonymscartographysurveying - 02 C1 Advanced
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.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
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.”
Synonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
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.”
Synonyms
“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.”
“These rovers will spend roughly two weeks mapping the terrain as a self-guided team.”