How to compare a string output to a map where keys are also the same strings?

[C++ Programming]

I've been reading o lot on the topic of comparisons in the web lately and I can't find anything interesting. The question is how to compare string output to a map where keys are alike defined strings which represent vectors of integers. I guess I'll have to write a template or a class to do it and it isn't an easy task for the beginner. I would be very grateful for any kind of help!
Waldemar