Map onto
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Think of 'map onto' as aligning one thing over another, like overlaying images.
The new interface is designed to map intuitive gestures onto common commands.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Used figuratively, not implying an actual map or physical geography.
The novel's characters map onto real historical figures.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Sensitive
Its meaning varies by context, often implying precision, alignment or similarity.
Can we map our solutions onto the client's specific problems?
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