mapping

Function, sometimes assumed structure-preserving in a proper sense

Entityinformal mathematical conceptQ370502

Also known as map · prescription · process f · prescription a function is defined by

Instance of: informal mathematical concept

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In mathematics, a map or mapping is synonymous to a function, though various branches add further nuances to differentiate them. The terms may have originated as from the process of making a geographical map: mapping the Earth surface to a sheet of paper.

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Has characteristic: left-totality
right-uniqueness
Different from: assignment criterion used: left-totality, right-uniqueness
morphism
Uses: assignment

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