map

noun
măp

A visual representation of an area, whether real or imaginary, showing the relative positions of places and other features.

Example

“a map of Australia, a map of Lilliput”

Other meanings

A graphical or logical representation of any structure or system, showing the positions of or relationships between its components.
“a map of the Earth's magnetic field”
A function, especially a function satisfying a certain property (e.g. continuity, linearity, etc.; see Usage notes).

Example sentences

“Choose a random spot on the map.”
Tatoeba · ddnktr · CC0
“The stars hold the map to forgotten dreams.”
Tatoeba · Igider · CC0

Word history

From Latin "mappa" (napkin, cloth).

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “map” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.