noun / verb
array
uh-RAY/əˈreɪ/
An ordered collection of elements.
The bowls form an orderly array in straight, evenly spaced rows.
Etymology
The older word named the order or position of things, including troops drawn up for battle. Its association with splendid furnishings also helps explain why an array can be impressive as well as organized.
In context
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More examples
- She arrayed the samples by color.
- The program stores the readings in an array.
- Several arrays of solar panels cover the hillside.
Forms
array · arrays · arrayed · arraying
Similar words
- arrangement
- Emphasizes placement without necessarily a sizable collection.
- collection
- Can be gathered without any particular order.