Ernesto learns the word "ball." He recognizes this word applies to his ball at home as well as other balls at school and at friends' houses.This process of linking the sounds that form the word "ball" onto the concept of what a ball represents is referred to as:

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Mapping refers to the process of linking a word's sounds to its meaning or concept. It involves understanding that a word can apply to multiple instances of a particular concept or object. In this scenario, Ernesto has mapped the word "ball" to all objects that fit the concept of a ball.

Ernesto Learns the Word "Ball