identitymap
nounUK /aɪˈdentɪti mæp/
US /aɪˈdentəti mæp/
A picture or list that shows who you are and what makes you special.
For the class project, each student made an identity map with pictures of their family, hobbies, and favorite foods.
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2. In computing, a way to keep track of each user or item so no two are confused.
The login system uses an identity map to match each username to the right account.
3. In math, a rule that pairs every thing with itself, changing nothing.
The identity map leaves every number exactly as it was.
4. A tool teachers use to help students think about their background and culture.
The teacher asked the class to fill in an identity map about their languages and traditions.