1
: the act or process of making a map
2
: function sense 5a
a one-to-one continuous mapping
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Another example would be when a developer persona needs to get approval from the security and network team while migrating an application to the cloud in opening network ports and mapping to security group, it should all be based on the policy document based on the application risk profile.
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Balmukund Shukla, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Hazan noted the machine is currently at the mapping and testing phase.
—New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2025
Researchers used a combination of survey strategies to map the deposits, including metal detectors and topographical mapping with hundreds of drones, according to the study.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
Keller also has a background in commercial 3D mapping and engineering, Russell said.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
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Balmukund Shukla, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Hazan noted the machine is currently at the mapping and testing phase.
—New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2025
Researchers used a combination of survey strategies to map the deposits, including metal detectors and topographical mapping with hundreds of drones, according to the study.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
Keller also has a background in commercial 3D mapping and engineering, Russell said.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Mapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mapping. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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