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mapwork

mapwork noun: the study and analysis of maps, especially prior to, or in relation to fieldwork.

Noun

mapwork (uncountable)

  1. The study and analysis of maps, especially prior to, or in relation to fieldwork
    • Studies of the mapwork of children per se have mainly concerned large scale maps and perception maps.1978, British Cartographic Society, The Cartographic journal: Volumes 15-17; Volume 15

Origin of mapwork

From map + work.

Questions about mapwork

What does mapwork mean?
Mapwork means the study and analysis of maps, especially prior to, or in relation to fieldwork.
What part of speech is mapwork?
Mapwork is a noun.

Words near mapwork in the dictionary

  1. mapvertising
  2. MAPW
  3. mapwing
  4. mapwings
  5. mapwise
  6. mapwork
  7. MAQ
  8. maqaam
  9. maqaamat
  10. maqaams
  11. maqaf

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