MAP

Map

A map is a visual representation of an area symbolic depiction highlighting relationships between elements of that space such as objects, regions, and themes.

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map

Noun

  1. A visual representation of an area, whether real or imaginary.
  2. A function.
    The discrete topology is always continuous, therefore functions with discrete domains are always maps.
  3. A continuous function.
  4. A diagram of components of an item.
  5. The butterfly .
  6. Someone's face.
  7. A predefined and confined imaginary area where a game session takes place.
    "I don't want to play this map again!"

Verb

  1. To create a visual representation of a territory, etc. via cartography.
  2. To inform someone of a particular idea.
  3. To act as a function on.
    f maps A to B, mapping <math>a\in A</math> to <math>b\in B</math>.
  4. To act as a continuous function on.
    The discrete topology is always continuous, therefore functions with discrete domains are always mappings.


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