mapping

(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)

(genetics) the process of locating genes on a chromosome

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

map the surface of Venus

explore or survey for the purpose of making a map

We haven't even begun to map the many galaxies that we know exist

locate within a specific region of a chromosome in relation to known DNA or gene sequences

map the genes