What is the meaning of mapping?

noun

• Mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function. ()
  • synonyms: function, mathematical function, single-valued function, map
• Genetics) the process of locating genes on a chromosome.
  • synonyms: chromosome mapping

verb

• Make a map of; show or establish the features of details of.
  • usage: "map the surface of Venus"
  • synonyms: map
• Explore or survey for the purpose of making a map.
  • usage: "We haven't even begun to map the many galaxies that we know exist"
  • synonyms: map
• Locate within a specific region of a chromosome in relation to known DNA or gene sequences.
  • usage: "map the genes"
  • synonyms: map
• Plan, delineate, or arrange in detail.
  • usage: "map one's future"
  • synonyms: map, map out
• Depict as if on a map.
  • usage: "sorrow was mapped on the mother's face"
  • synonyms: map
• To establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets. ).
  • synonyms: map, represent