array

ar-ray · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An impressive display or range of a particular type of thing.

  2. 2.

    Display or arrange in a particular way.

  3. 3.

    An ordered arrangement, especially of troops.

  4. 4.

    Dress in fine or special clothes.

  5. 5.

    **(Computing)** An ordered data structure containing elements accessed by indices.

  6. 6.

    **(Mathematics)** An arrangement of quantities in rows and columns; a matrix.

Forms

plural: arrays

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    array oneself — To dress elaborately.
  • •
    in battle array — Arranged in formation for battle.
  • •
    an array of — A large and impressive collection of.

Related words

Antonyms: disarray, disorder
See also: arrange, collection, display, matrix
Synonyms: arrangement, assortment, collection, display

Etymology

From Old French areer ("to arrange"), from Vulgar Latin arredare, from Latin ad- ("to") + a Germanic root related to "ready."