Map on
verb
To relate two concepts or systems to each other by drawing connections between similar points or elements.
The philosopher tried to map linguistics principles on to the nature of human consciousness.
Often appears as...
- map on to
- map concepts on
verb
To create a simple visual representation of a more complex system or structure.
This tool will allow us to map the database structure on to a diagram.
Often appears as...
- map structure on
- map database on
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To assign every element from one set to one element from another set.
In mathematics, a function is used to map one set of numbers on to another.
Often appears as...
- map set on
- map elements on
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To relate two concepts or systems to each other by drawing connections between similar points or elements.
The philosopher tried to map linguistics principles on to the nature of human consciousness.
Often appears as...
- map on to
- map concepts on
verb
To create a simple visual representation of a more complex system or structure.
This tool will allow us to map the database structure on to a diagram.
Often appears as...
- map structure on
- map database on
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To assign every element from one set to one element from another set.
In mathematics, a function is used to map one set of numbers on to another.
Often appears as...
- map set on
- map elements on
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Connecting Ideas
Used when linking similar concepts from different domains to show how they correspond.
The writer mapped narrative structures on to historical events to explain the timeline.
Pro Tip 2/3Analogical Thinking
Involves finding parallels between areas that are not immediately or obviously related.
She mapped her knowledge of painting on to cake decorating, finding similarities.
Pro Tip 3/3Interdisciplinary Approach
Shows how to apply a concept from one field onto another, often in academic or theoretical discussions.
He mapped economic theories on to political structures for his thesis.
Pro Tip 1/3Connecting Ideas
Used when linking similar concepts from different domains to show how they correspond.
The writer mapped narrative structures on to historical events to explain the timeline.
Pro Tip 2/3Analogical Thinking
Involves finding parallels between areas that are not immediately or obviously related.
She mapped her knowledge of painting on to cake decorating, finding similarities.
Pro Tip 3/3Interdisciplinary Approach
Shows how to apply a concept from one field onto another, often in academic or theoretical discussions.
He mapped economic theories on to political structures for his thesis.
Pro Tip 1/3Connecting Ideas
Used when linking similar concepts from different domains to show how they correspond.
The writer mapped narrative structures on to historical events to explain the timeline.
Pro Tip 2/3Analogical Thinking
Involves finding parallels between areas that are not immediately or obviously related.
She mapped her knowledge of painting on to cake decorating, finding similarities.
Pro Tip 3/3Interdisciplinary Approach
Shows how to apply a concept from one field onto another, often in academic or theoretical discussions.
He mapped economic theories on to political structures for his thesis.
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