mapping

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noun

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

mapping

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present participle of map entry 2

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At the request of a coalition of local governments, Central District Health announced Friday plans to spend the money on a mix of mapping, trapping and testing possible solutions to stem the spread of rodents through the county. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026 The calendar and mapping platform is scheduled to launch in January 2028. — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 As for the tech behind the program, Aescape uses real-time body mapping, physical AI, and robotics with the aim of tailoring each session to the person on the table. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026 Its cars have been seen throughout the Twin Cities mapping routes. — Reg Chapman, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mapping

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First Known Use

Noun

circa 1752, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 20 Oct. 2026.

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