Map (disambiguation)

Map is the following:

Generally, a map is a two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional space. BambooWeb includes a collection of maps.
In mathematics, a map is a kind of function.
In computer science, a map is
- a synonym for an associative array, or
- a function which applies a second function to every element of a list, resulting in a new list.
In cell biology, MAP abbreviates mitogen activated protein.
In the food industry MAP is modified atmosphere packaging.
In the retail industry, MAP is an acronym for minimum advertised price.
Road map is also used metaphorically for a plan, for example "Road map for peace".
In computer games, a map is synonymous to a level. In the context of modifications, especially for first person shooters, the word map likewise refers to the full distribution-ready set of data for a map - for example, the map "de_dust" in Counter-Strike includes the brushes, textures, bomb sites, spawn points, and backgrounds.
Songlines as maps in Australian Aborigine culture.

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