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noun

ˈmap How to pronounce map (audio)
Definition of mapnext
as in chart
an illustration of certain features of a geographical area a wall map of the United States

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verb

as in to plan

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Recent Examples of map
Noun
Democrats are hoping that the new congressional maps approved by California voters in 2025 will give them an edge. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 Voting to decide which map to use in future elections is also on the ballot in November. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
The spacecraft will spend its first few months in the Martian system observing Phobos from different altitudes, using its TENGOO and OROCHI cameras, LIDAR and MSA to map the moon's surface, study its composition and select potential landing sites. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026 The needs assessment, due to CalRecycle by March 1, 2027, will map California’s existing textile collection, hauling, reuse, repair, recycling and disposal capacity. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for map
Recent Examples of Synonyms for map
  1. chart
  2. plan
  3. design
  4. shape
Noun
  • As this chart shows, AI capex spending has juiced the net earnings of S&P 500 companies.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • In years past, audio hosts would painstakingly describe a chart.
    — Victoria Usher, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of chart
Verb
  • Demonstrators plan to take to the streets again Saturday to denounce the high cost of living.
    — ELITSA GADEVA, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The company has not disclosed the specific seeker configuration or guidance architecture planned for the weapon.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of plan
Verb
  • About 75% to 80% of Spirit’s merchandise is designed, developed and sourced by the company, mostly in Asia.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • As part of this approach, ESA has updated its debris mitigation requirements and standards that will govern how its missions are designed, built, flown and disposed of.
    — David Zamora, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of design
Verb
  • Investors are readying for a big week ahead, with an array of Big Tech and central bank announcements likely to shape long-term expectations for global growth.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • On the mezzanine level, the 1856 Gallery will display a rotating exhibition of archival designs and ephemera, exploring the innovations that have shaped Burberry since its founding.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of shape

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