Mapreading

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The skill of reading a map. uncountable

    "Mapreading is important if you are going to go orienteering."

Example

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"Tom'll need to improve his mapreading skills if he wants to compete in the upcoming orienteering competition."

Etymology

From map + reading.

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