arrayed; arraying; arrays
Definition of array
(Entry 1 of 2)
b : to set or set forth in order (something, such as a jury) for the trial of a cause
array
nounDefinition of array (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : an imposing group : large number
faced a whole array of problems also : variety, assortment a broad array of styles
4 : a body of soldiers : militia the baron and his feudal array
5a(1) : a number of mathematical elements arranged in rows and columns
(2) : a data structure in which similar elements of data are arranged in a table
b : a series of statistical data arranged in classes in order of magnitude
6 : a group of elements forming a complete unit
an antenna array
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The first known use of array was in the 13th century
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