"the map is not the territory" meaning in All languages combined

See the map is not the territory on Wiktionary

Proverb [English]

Etymology: From general semantics; coined by Alfred Korzybski. Head templates: {{en-proverb}} the map is not the territory
  1. Our models of the world, and our sensations of the world, are not the true world. Wikipedia link: the map is not the territory
    Sense id: en-the_map_is_not_the_territory-en-proverb-Ko06IaEn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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