mappingpair
nounUK /ˈmæpɪŋ peə/
US /ˈmæpɪŋ pɛr/
Two things that go together and match up, like a key and the lock it opens.
In the game, each picture has a mapping pair with its matching word.
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2. In math, two values that are connected by a rule so one leads to the other.
The mapping pair (2, 4) shows that the rule doubles the number.
3. In computing, two pieces of data stored together as a key and its value.
The program saved each name and score as a mapping pair.
4. Two things shown side by side to compare them.
The teacher put a mapping pair of old and new maps on the board.