mapmaking
nounUK /ˈmæpˌmeɪkɪŋ/
US /ˈmæpˌmeɪkɪŋ/
Mapmaking is the job of drawing and making maps.
She learned mapmaking so she could draw a map of her neighborhood.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The art of designing maps that are easy to read and accurate.
Good mapmaking helps hikers find the right trail.
3. The science of measuring land and showing it on paper.
Early mapmaking helped explorers sail across the ocean.
4. The process of making digital maps for phones and computers.
Modern mapmaking uses satellites to show every street.