plural
arrays
plural
arrays
Britannica Dictionary definition of ARRAY
1
[
count
]
:
a large group or number
of
things
—
usually singular
-
They offer a wide/vast/bewildering
array of
products and services.
-
The car is available in an
array of
colors. [=in many different colors]
-
We encountered a whole
array of
problems. [=many problems]
2
[
count
]
technical
a
:
a group of numbers, symbols, etc., that are arranged in rows and columns
b
:
a way of organizing pieces of information in the memory of a computer so that similar kinds of information are together
3
[
count
]
technical
:
a group of devices that together form a unit
-
an antenna
array
-
an
array
of solar panels
4
[
noncount
]
formal + literary
:
rich or beautiful clothing
2
array
/?
?
re?/
verb
arrays
;
arrayed
;
arraying
arrays
;
arrayed
;
arraying
Britannica Dictionary definition of ARRAY
[
+ object
]
formal
1
:
to place (a group of things) in a particular position so that they are in order or so that they look attractive
—
usually used as
(be) arrayed
2
literary
:
to dress (someone, especially yourself) in fine clothing
3
:
to put (soldiers) in a place or position so that they are ready to attack
—
usually used as
(be) arrayed