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It is generally recognised that women are better than men at languages, personal relations and multi-tasking, but less good at map-reading and spatial awareness. It is therefore not unreasonable to suppose that women might be less good at mathematics and physics.
Stephen Hawking

Meaning of "map-reading" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MAP-READING

map-reading  [ˈmæpˌriːdɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MAP-READING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Map-Reading is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MAP-READING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of map-reading in the English dictionary

The definition of map-reading in the dictionary is the act or skill of interpreting the significance of a geographical map.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MAP-READING


bleeding
ˈbliːdɪŋ
breeding
ˈbriːdɪŋ
cross-breeding
ˈkrɒsbriːdɪŋ
exceeding
ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ
feeding
ˈfiːdɪŋ
inbreeding
ˈɪnbriːdɪŋ
interbreeding
ˌɪntəˈbriːdɪŋ
leading
ˈliːdɪŋ
linebreeding
ˈlaɪnˌbriːdɪŋ
mind-reading
ˈmaɪndˌriːdɪŋ
misleading
mɪsˈliːdɪŋ
misreading
mɪsˈriːdɪŋ
nonbreeding
ˌnɒnˈbriːdɪŋ
outbreeding
ˌaʊtˈbriːdɪŋ
preceding
prɪˈsiːdɪŋ
proofreading
ˈpruːfˌriːdɪŋ
reading
ˈriːdɪŋ
reeding
ˈriːdɪŋ
sight-reading
ˈsaɪtˌriːdɪŋ
stockbreeding
ˈstɒkˌbriːdɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MAP-READING

map
map onto
map out
map projection
map reference
mapau
Mapes
maple
maple butter
Maple Leaf
maple leaves
maple sugar
maple syrup
maplelike
mapless
maplike
mapmaker
mapmaking
mappable
mapped

WORDS THAT END LIKE MAP-READING

according
beading
degrading
downloading
fading
first reading
grading
heading
homesteading
insider trading
invading
lading
loading
pleading
recommended reading
roading
self-loading
shading
trading
unloading
wading

Synonyms and antonyms of map-reading in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «map-reading» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MAP-READING

Find out the translation of map-reading to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of map-reading from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «map-reading» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

地图阅读
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lectura de mapas
570 millions of speakers

English

map-reading
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नक्शा पढ़ने
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خريطة القراءة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Карта - чтение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

mapa - leitura
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মানচিত্র-পড়া
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lecture de carte
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bacaan peta
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kartenlesen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

マップリーディング
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

지도 - 읽기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Peta-maca
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bản đồ đọc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வரைபடம் வாசிப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नकाशा-वाचन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

harita okuma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

map -reading
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Czytanie map
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Карта - читання
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Harta - lectură
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χάρτης ανάγνωση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kaartlees
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

karta - läsning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

map- reading
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of map-reading

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MAP-READING»

The term «map-reading» is regularly used and occupies the 96.688 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MAP-READING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about map-reading

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QUOTES WITH «MAP-READING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word map-reading.
1
Stephen Hawking
It is generally recognised that women are better than men at languages, personal relations and multi-tasking, but less good at map-reading and spatial awareness. It is therefore not unreasonable to suppose that women might be less good at mathematics and physics.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MAP-READING»

Discover the use of map-reading in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to map-reading and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
U.S. Army Map Reading and Land Navigation Handbook
The book starts with a comprehensive explanation of the meaning and uses of maps, whether photographic, planimetric (standard-style) or topographic, then progresses to discuss the use of those maps, discussing compass techniques, celestial ...
Department of the Army, 2004
2
Map Reading Skills
Pathfinder Map Reading Skills: An Introduction to Map Reading and Basic Navigation
Terry Marsh, 2007
3
The U.S. Army Guide to Map Reading and Land Navigation
An instructional guide for reading maps and managing land navigation with straightforward text that explains how to interpret map symbols, grid-reference systems, military symbols, and ariel photographs. Original.
Department of the Army, 2009
4
Map Reading and Military Sketching: A Complete Practical ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Paul Stanley Bond, 2011
5
Military Map Reading
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
C. O. 1876- Sherrill, 2010
6
Map Reading
Alexander S. Job. E u (M 63 Boundary- State District-. Tahsil Cultivated area Roads : Metalled.
Alexander S. Job, 2006
7
Elements of Military Sketching and Map Reading
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process.
John B. Barnes, 2008
8
Basic Map Reading
Published in association with Ordnance Survey
Keith Gillard, 1990
9
Map Reading and Topographical Sketching
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Edwin Roy Stuart, 2009
10
Discovering Maps: A Children's World Atlas & Guide to Map ...
An atlas introducing basic map skills through maps ranging from the Adriatic Sea to Zimbabwe.
Hammond World Atlas Corporation, 2000

6 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MAP-READING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term map-reading is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Alexandria Field aviation campers apply math and science
Whether or not they eventually become pilots, this exercise teaches the young people map-reading, putting them one up on their peers who are ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
2
Kulshan Quest – Go Outside and Play
Leave your GPS at home, and brush up on your map-reading skills. Teammates will stay together for the entire race, plotting their way with a ... «whatcomtalk.com, Jul 15»
3
Adventure 101: Canoeing the Allagash
Before going solo, learn how to keep gear dry, brush up on map-reading skills, and pick up camping permits at an entrance station. “Once you ... «National Geographic Traveler Magazine, Jul 15»
4
Rogaine offers something for everyone in Rotorua jewel
Competitors use map-reading skills, physical fitness, team work and strategy to navigate around a series of checkpoints or "controls" within an ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
5
Lady Pastor: Compass turns a self-image in a new direction
Let me just say, hiking and map-reading are extra-enjoyable with a compass! It's the ... Maybe I'm not so bad at map reading or directions. «Post-Bulletin, Jun 15»
6
Sat-navs and mobile apps 'threaten map-reading skills'
Map-reading skills are under threat because of a growing reliance on smartphones and sat-navs, experts say. The Royal Institute of Navigation ... «BBC News, May 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Map-Reading [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/map-reading>. May 2024 ».
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