mapping

American  

[map-ing] / ˈmæp ɪŋ /

noun

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

2. Mathematics. function.

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mapping British  

/ ˈmæpɪŋ /

noun

1. maths another name for function

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Etymology

Origin of mapping

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

Example Sentences

In Iraq and Afghanistan, soldiers were still mapping networks of insurgents and roadside bombs by hand until FDEs arrived to stitch together PowerPoints and memos into a centralized intelligence platform.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

If they can’t agree, the league has been mapping out contingencies that include fast-tracking officials from the collegiate level before the expiration of the current agreement on May 31.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

"By systematically mapping direct protein-protein interactions between bacterial and human cells, we can now suggest molecular mechanisms behind these associations."

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Palantir’s core “ontology” architecture provides a competitive advantage by mapping data to real-world objects for enterprises.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

I keep drawing, mapping space, mirroring row upon row.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes