mapping

noun

map·​ping ˈma-piŋ How to pronounce mapping (audio)
Synonyms of mappingnext
1
: the act or process of making a map
2
: function sense 5a
a one-to-one continuous mapping

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This vac blends high-end suction parameters with systematic laser path mapping. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026 The mapping specialist recommended an archaeologist like Webb be brought in to help determine whether the fence was built over graves. — Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 30 June 2026 This vacuum type is ideal for those who like hands-off and scheduled cleanings, as robot vacuums offer 3D mapping to identify where and what to clean. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026 Palantir's customers are acknowledging this overlap with frontier AI on products like data mapping and graphing and are moving to take advantage of it. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mapping

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1752, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of mapping was circa 1752

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“Mapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mapping. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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