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(Q4006)A visual representation of an area, whether real or imaginary, showing the relative positions of places and other features. +

A graphical or logical representation of any structure or system, showing the positions of or relationships between its components. +

(mathematics) A function, especially a function satisfying a certain property (e.g. continuity, linearity, etc.; see Usage notes).(Functions) +

(entomology) Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genera ''Araschnia'' (especially, (species)) and ''Cyrestis'', having map-like markings on the wings.

(dated) The face.

(video games) An imaginary or fictional area, often predefined and confined, where a game or a session thereof takes place. +

(computing) (associative array).

To represent by means of a map.

To create a map of; to examine or survey in order to gather information for a map.

(followed by a "to" phrase) To have a direct relationship; to correspond.

(followed by a "to" phrase) To create a direct relationship to; to create a correspondence with.

(followed by a "to" phrase) To act as a function on something, taking it ''to'' something else.

(computing) To assign a drive letter to a shared folder.