definition of
map

[1] #1 map n. a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it). wn

[2] #2 map v. make a map of; show or establish the features of details of; "map the surface of Venus". wn

[3] #3 map v. explore or survey for the purpose of making a map; "We haven't even begun to map the many galaxies that we know exist". wn

[4] #4 map n. [function, mathematical function, single-valued function, mapping] (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function). wn

[5] #5 map v. locate within a specific region of a chromosome in relation to known DNA or gene sequences; "map the genes". wn