mapelement
nounUK /ˈmæp ˌɛl.ɪ.mənt/
US /ˈmæp ˌɛl.ə.mənt/
A map element is one small part of a map, like a line or a symbol.
The blue river line is a map element that shows where water flows.
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2. A single data item stored in a map or dictionary structure in computing.
The program reads each map element and prints its key and value.
3. One entry in a mapping between two sets of values.
Each map element pairs a student name with a grade.
4. A basic unit used when drawing or designing a map.
The cartographer added a north arrow as the final map element.