map vs expansion

expansion vs map

map and expansion both are nouns.

map is a verb but expansion is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
map	Yes	No	Yes	No
expansion	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, expansion is a hyponym of map; that is, expansion is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than map:

map: (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
expansion: a function expressed as a sum or product of terms

Other hyponyms of map include multinomial, polynomial, inverse function, Kronecker delta, metric, metric function, transformation, isometry, operator, circular function, trigonometric function, threshold function, exponential, exponential function, linear function, onto function, surjection, surjective function, homothecy, homothety.

map (noun)	expansion (noun)
a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)	the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)	adding information or detail
	a discussion that provides additional information
	a function expressed as a sum or product of terms

map (verb)	expansion (verb)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
explore or survey for the purpose of making a map
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
depict as if on a map
plan, delineate, or arrange in detail
locate within a specific region of a chromosome in relation to known DNA or gene sequences

Difference between map and expansion

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