(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)
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mapping::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | function, map, mathematical function, single-valued function |
| Type of | mathematical relation |
| Has types | metric function, multinomial, operator, polynomial, threshold function, transformation, circular function, trigonometric function, expansion, exponential, exponential function, inverse function, isometry, kronecker delta, metric |
| Derivation | map |
mapping::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | chromosome mapping |
| Type of | process, procedure |
| Derivation | map |
Examples of mapping
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The efficiency gains in gene mapping are leading to new uses for the technology.
From the businessweek.com
Direct mapping of the solid-liquid adhesion energy with subnanometre resolution.
From the sciencedaily.com
It is easy to see the future of projection mapping being defined by advertising.
From the cnn.com
If he is failing now, he is mapping a tough route for himself after high school.
From the ocregister.com
The system provided route services and mapping, could find the nearest car park.
From the sciencedaily.com
Fuller didn't just turn to educators when mapping out the future of the schools.
From the al.com
So in 2005, when Google opened up its mapping technology, he saw an opportunity.
From the washingtonpost.com
The point of a mapping app is to move you efficiently from one place to another.
From the nytimes.com
Ms Fifita said that local divers were still mapping the wreck for further study.
From the independent.co.uk
- Function: (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)
- (genetics) the process of locating genes on a chromosome
- (map) a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
- Make a map of; show or establish the features of details of; "map the surface of Venus"
- (map) explore or survey for the purpose of making a map; "We haven't even begun to map the many galaxies that we know exist"
- (map) locate within a specific region of a chromosome in relation to known DNA or gene sequences; "map the genes"
- In mathematics and related technical fields, the term map or mapping is a synonym for function. Thus, for example, a partial map is a partial function, and a total map is a total function. Related terms like domain, codomain, injective, continuous, etc. ...
- (Mappings (poetry)) Mappings is a first book of poems by Vikram Seth originally published by the Writers Workshop, Calcutta (now Kolkata), as a hand-set, hand-printed and hand-bound volume ("in Hardback or Flexiback") in 1980 or 1981 (the Flexiback edition copyright date is 1981). ...
- A map is a visual representation of an area-a symbolic depiction highlighting relationships between elements of that space such as objects, regions, and themes.
