map
Geography on paper
A map is a visual representation of an area showing features like roads, terrain, or boundaries.
Maps can be literal a map of Europe or figurative a map of the human genome.
To map is to create such a representation or to plan systematically: We mapped out our strategy.
In math and computing, to map means to establish correspondences between sets or data structures.
Bound collection of charts
- cartographyCreating geographic representations
- topographyPhysical feature mapping
- projectionSomething that extends outward
- latitudeGeographic or personal freedom
longitude · scale · contour · legend · key · relief · isobar · isotherm
Path from A to B
- directionsGuidance for reaching somewhere
- waypointNavigation reference location
- destinationIntended arrival point
- landmarkNotable point of reference
compass · GPS · wayfinding · turn-by-turn · detour · shortcut · orientation · bearing
Simplified technical diagram
- planDetailed proposal for achieving
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
- diagramSimplified explanatory sketch
- floorplanOverhead architectural diagram
architectural · engineering · CAD · specification · draft · outline · framework · grid
Dominant web search provider
- satelliteOrbiting celestial body
- aerialElevated, or signal-catcher
- zoomRapid movement or magnification
- pinPointed metal fastener
marker · layer · overlay · API · geolocation · tile · vector · raster
Hereditary information unit
- chromosomeDNA strand carrying genes
- DNAHereditary code molecule
- sequenceOrdered succession of elements
- locusParticular position or place
marker · linkage · CRISPR · genome · genetic · hereditary · allele · nucleotide
Radial idea diagram
- flowchartDiagram showing workflow steps
- diagramSimplified explanatory sketch
- infographicVisual data presentation
- visualizationForming mental or graphical images
hierarchy · network · node · connection · cluster · branch · overview · framework
atlas
Bound collection of charts
- cartographyCreating geographic representations
- topographyPhysical feature mapping
- projectionSomething that extends outward
latitude · longitude · scale · contour · legend · key · relief · isobar · isotherm · compass
route
Path from A to B
- directionsGuidance for reaching somewhere
- waypointNavigation reference location
- destinationIntended arrival point
landmark · compass · GPS · wayfinding · turn-by-turn · detour · shortcut · orientation · bearing · trailhead
schematic
Simplified technical diagram
- planDetailed proposal for achieving
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
- diagramSimplified explanatory sketch
floorplan · architectural · engineering · CAD · specification · draft · outline · framework · grid · drawing
Dominant web search provider
- satelliteOrbiting celestial body
- aerialElevated, or signal-catcher
- zoomRapid movement or magnification
pin · marker · layer · overlay · API · geolocation · tile · vector · raster · interactive
gene
Hereditary information unit
- chromosomeDNA strand carrying genes
- DNAHereditary code molecule
- sequenceOrdered succession of elements
locus · marker · linkage · CRISPR · genome · genetic · hereditary · allele · nucleotide · sequencing
mindmap
Radial idea diagram
- flowchartDiagram showing workflow steps
- diagramSimplified explanatory sketch
- infographicVisual data presentation
visualization · hierarchy · network · node · connection · cluster · branch · overview · framework · roadmap
border
Outer edge or limit
boundary · area · sector · jurisdiction · enclave · exclave · province · county · municipality · demarcation
- adventureadventure, quest, quests, exploration, explorers
- hikingtrail, hike, hiker, trails, day hikes
- traveltrip, trips, journey, journeys, travel
- visual communicationpainting, drawing, sculpture, photography, graphic design
- geography termsatlas, globe, compass, coordinates, latitude
- Mappingcompass rose, GPS, latitude, longitude, north
mapterritory
Land under jurisdiction
terrain · reality · ground truth · physical world · direct experience
mapchaos
Complete disorder and confusion
disorder · derange · disarray · confusion · disorganization
mapextemporize
Speak without preparation
improvise · wing it · spontaneity · ad-lib · fly blind
- road mapRoute-planning guide
- world mapFlat Earth depiction
- treasure mapGuide to hidden loot
- mind mapsBranching visual thought organizers
- mapped outPlanned thoroughly in advance
- weather mapAtmospheric conditions chart
maps, mapped, mapping, unmapped, world map, mapmaking, mappers, mapless, mapmakers