mapping

n.

1.

(Math.) A function such that for every element of one set there is a unique element of another set.

Noun	1.	mapping - a function such that for every element of one set there is a unique element of another set Synonyms: map, correspondence
	2.	mapping - (genetics) the process of locating genes on a chromosome Synonyms: chromosome mapping

mapping - function

correspondence, function, isometry, map, mathematical function, represent