mapping

IPA: mˈæpɪŋ

The process of making maps.
(biology) The process of locating genes on a chromosome.
(computing) Assigning a PC to a shared drive or printer port on a network.
(mathematics) A function that maps every element of a given mathematical structure (eg: a set) to a unique element of another structure; a correspondence.
(object-oriented programming) conversion of data types between incompatible type systems.

Examples of "mapping" in Sentences

And they're doing what they call a mapping mission.
What mind mapping is and how it can help you with your book.
Concurrent with exploration was the survey, or mapping, of the cave.
Mind mapping is a great planning tool, and is used to great effect on the site.
Overplaying the search for resemblance and trying to force 1: 1 mapping is obtuse and stupid.
Mind mapping is a fantastic way to sketch out ideas and do some really productive brainstorming.
Data mapping is accomplished by interpreting the file as a one dimensional stream of integers and progressively mapping quads in phase space.
Word mapping is Kilpatrick's term for what scientists discovered about the mental process children use to store words for instant and effortless retrieval.
The results, which revealed risks of heart disease, diabetes and prostate cancer, could pave the way to similar tests for the general public within the next decade, especially as the cost of genetic mapping is expected to plummet.