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The definition of an array is a group of persons or things displayed in a pattern.
(noun)- A formation of soldiers is an example of an array.
- A rainbow of colors is an example of an array of colors.
To array is defined as to display objects in an orderly or decorative way.
(verb)To line-up floats in a parade is an example of array.
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See array in Webster's New World College Dictionary
transitive verb
- to place in order; marshal (troops for battle, etc.)
- to dress in fine or showy attire; deck out
Origin: ME arraien < OFr areer < ML *arredare, to put in order < L ad-, to + Gmc *raid-: for IE base see ride
noun
- an orderly grouping or arrangement, esp. of troops
- troops in order; military force
- an impressive display of assembled persons or things
- fine clothes; finery
- Comput. a group of two or more logically related elements, identified by a single name and usually stored in consecutive storage locations in main memory
- Math., Statistics a systematic arrangement of numbers or symbols in rows and columns
See array in American Heritage Dictionary 4
transitive verb ar·rayed, ar·ray·ing, ar·rays
- To set out for display or use; place in an orderly arrangement: arrayed the whole regiment on the parade ground.
- To dress in finery; adorn.
- An orderly, often imposing arrangement: an array of royal jewels.
- An impressively large number, as of persons or objects: an array of heavily armed troops; an array of spare parts. See Synonyms at display.
- Splendid attire; finery.
- Mathematics a. A rectangular arrangement of quantities in rows and columns, as in a matrix.b. Numerical data linearly ordered by magnitude.
- Computer Science An arrangement of memory elements in one or more planes.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English arraien
Origin: , from Anglo-Norman arraier
Origin: , from Vulgar Latin *arrēdāre; see reidh- in Indo-European roots
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