mapreferences
nounUK /ˈmæp ˈrɛfrənsɪz/
US /ˈmæp ˈrɛfrənsɪz/
Map references are the letters and numbers on a map that help you find a place.
The map reference for the treasure was B4, so we looked along the B row and the 4 column.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of looking at a map to find where something is.
Before the hike, she made a quick map reference to check the trailhead.
3. A note in a book or document that points to a map.
The article included a map reference showing where the battle took place.
4. A code used in geography to locate a spot on a map.
Each student wrote down the map reference of their hometown.