When does it make sense to use a map?

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I am trying to round up cases when it makes sense to use a map (set of key-value entries). So far I have two categories (see below). Assuming more exist, what are they?

Please limit each answer to one unique category and put up an example.

Property values (like a bean)

age -> 30
sex -> male
loc -> calgary

Presence, with O(1) performance

peter -> 1
john  -> 1
paul  -> 1

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