maps

/mæps/

noun

  1. 1

    A visual representation of an area, whether real or imaginary.

  2. 2

    A graphical representation of the relationships between objects, components or themes.

  3. 3

    A function.

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    (old-fashioned) The face.

  6. 6

    An imaginary or fictional area, often predefined and confined, where a game or a session thereof takes place.

    I don't want to play this map again!

verb

  1. 1

    To create a visual representation of a territory, etc. via cartography.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    To inform someone of a particular idea.

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