Map

usgb/mæp/
noun

A drawing or picture showing features of a specific area such as roads or landmarks.

I used a map to find my way to the restaurant.
Visual representation of "map" - A drawing or picture showing features of a specific area such as roads or landmarks

Often appears as...

  • road map
  • world map
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Visual representation of "map"
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Navigation Aid

Maps are tools to help you find directions and navigate to various places.

Illustration for Navigation Aid
The hiking map showed all the trails and cabins.
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Scale Representation

Maps are drawn to a specific scale, representing the real-world distance.

Illustration for Scale Representation
On this map, one centimeter equals 10 kilometers.
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Symbol Usage

Maps use symbols like lines and colors to represent different things, like roads or rivers.

Illustration for Symbol Usage
Red lines on the map indicate highways.
Visual representation of the word "Map"

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