map
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/mæp/
🇬🇧
/mæp/
noun
A1
A drawing that shows where places are on Earth.
We used a map to find our way to the park.
R
A drawing that shows where things are in an area.
The map shows where all the stores are in the mall.
R
A drawing that shows where genes are on a chromosome.
Scientists made a map of the genes to understand how they work.
verb
B2
To make a map of an area.
They will map the new hiking trail so others can follow it.
R
To find out or show how something is arranged.
The app can map where your friends are using their phones.
translation
A drawing that shows where places are on Earth.; A drawing that shows where things are in an area.; A drawing that shows where genes are on a chromosome.
To make a map of an area.; To find out or show how something is arranged.
Word Forms
Plural
maps
Progressive
mapping
Past
mapped
Perfect
mapped
3rd Present
maps