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														A representation of the surface of the earth, or of some
   portion of it, showing the relative position of the parts represented;
   -- usually on a flat surface. Also, such a representation of the
   celestial sphere, or of some part of it. | 
						
											
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														Anything which represents graphically a succession of events,
   states, or acts; as, an historical map. | 
						
											
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														To represent by a map; -- often with out; as, to survey and
   map, or map out, a county. Hence, figuratively: To represent or
   indicate systematically and clearly; to sketch; to plan; as, to map, or
   map out, a journey; to map out business. |