restrictedmapping
nounUK /rɪˈstrɪktɪd ˈmæpɪŋ/
US /rɪˈstrɪktɪd ˈmæpɪŋ/
A restricted mapping is a rule that only lets certain things match up with certain other things.
The game used a restricted mapping so each key could open only one door.
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2. In math, a mapping defined only on part of a set rather than the whole set.
The teacher explained that a restricted mapping skips some numbers in the domain.
3. In computing, a table that allows only approved values to be translated into other values.
The program used a restricted mapping to block unsafe characters.
4. A connection between two groups that is allowed only under special conditions.
The two clubs made a restricted mapping of which members could visit each other.