mapping

noun

map·​ping ˈma-piŋ 

1

: the act or process of making a map

2

: function sense 5a

a one-to-one continuous mapping

Examples of mapping in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Researchers have deployed specialized mapping instruments, drills and autonomous robots to study the caves, preparing for future missions that could explore similar environments on distant moons. —Scott Travers, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025

Local news mapping clarifies where Americans get information Researchers are creating interactive maps where news outlets are thriving, as well as where coverage is missing. —Troy Aidan Sambajon, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Mar. 2025

On its mapping run, the robot seemingly failed to detect carpet on any of my floors, labeling the entire space as hard flooring despite half of my home being carpeted. —PCMAG, 28 Feb. 2025

Chinese face mapping says that this occurs because of problems within your stomach, such as inflammation.1 No scientific evidence supports these links, though. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1752, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for mapping

• capping
• clapping
• flapping
• lapping
• napping
• rapping
• sapping
• scrapping
• slapping
• snapping
• strapping
• tapping