noun
- plural of mapmaking; the activity or process of creating maps
Usage: typically used as a mass noun (mapmaking) but can be pluralized to refer to multiple instances or types of map creation
Examples
- The mapmakings of ancient civilizations reveal how they understood their world.
- Modern mapmakings rely heavily on satellite imagery and GPS technology.
- Her research focuses on the mapmakings of medieval explorers.
- Digital mapmakings have made navigation more accessible to everyone.
- The museum displayed various mapmakings from different historical periods.