array

Definition of array

Nouns

an orderly arrangement
"an array of troops in battle order"
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table, tabular array
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
correlation table
a two-way tabulation of the relations between correlates; row headings are the scores on one variable and column headings are the scores on the second variables and a cell shows how many times the score on that row was associated with the score in that column
contents, table of contents
a list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start
actuarial table, statistical table
a table of statistical data
calendar
a tabular array of the days (usually for one year)
file allocation table
the part of a floppy disk or hard disk where information is stored about the location of each piece of information on the disk (and about the location of unusable areas of the disk)
periodic table
(chemistry) a tabular arrangement of the chemical elements according to atomic number as based on the periodic law
matrix
(mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a single element and manipulated according to rules
correlation matrix
a matrix giving the correlations between all pairs of data sets
dot matrix
a rectangular matrix of dots from which written characters can be formed
square matrix
a matrix with the same number of rows and columns
real matrix
a matrix whose elements are all real numbers
transpose
a matrix formed by interchanging the rows and columns of a given matrix
row
a linear array of numbers, letters, or symbols side by side
column
a vertical array of numbers or other information
panoply
a complete and impressive array
bank
an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers
spectrum
an ordered array of the components of an emission or wave
absorption spectrum
the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation that has passed through a medium that absorbed radiation of certain wavelengths
action spectrum
the efficiency with which electromagnetic radiation produces a photochemical reaction plotted as a function of the wavelength of the radiation
atomic spectrum
(physics) a spectrum of radiation caused by electron transitions within an atom; the series of spectrum lines is characteristic of the element
electromagnetic spectrum
the entire frequency range of electromagnetic waves
emission spectrum
spectrum of electromagnetic radiation emitted by a self-luminous source
infrared spectrum
the spectrum of infrared radiation
line spectrum
a spectrum in which energy is concentrated at particular wavelengths; produced by excited atoms and ions as they fall back to a lower energy level
mass spectrum
a distribution of ions as shown by a mass spectrograph or a mass spectrometer
microwave spectrum
the part of the electromagnetic spectrum corresponding to microwaves
radio spectrum, radio-frequency spectrum
the entire spectrum of electromagnetic frequencies used for communications; includes frequencies used for radio and radar and television
acoustic spectrum, sound spectrum
the distribution of energy as a function of frequency for a particular sound source
ultraviolet spectrum
the spectrum of ultraviolet radiation
color spectrum, visible spectrum
the distribution of colors produced when light is dispersed by a prism
Type of:
arrangement
an orderly grouping (of things or persons) considered as a unit; the result of arranging
an impressive display
"it was a bewildering array of books"
"his tools were in an orderly array on the basement wall"
Type of:
display
exhibiting openly in public view
especially fine or decorative clothing
Synonyms:
raiment, regalia
Types:
war paint
full ceremonial regalia
Type of:
article of clothing, clothing, habiliment, vesture, wear, wearable
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
an arrangement of aerials spaced to give desired directional characteristics
Type of:
directional antenna
an antenna that transmits or receives signals only in a narrow angle

Verbs

lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line
Synonyms:
lay out, range, set out
Types:
compart
lay out in parts according to a plan
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arrange, set up
put into a proper or systematic order
align oneself with a group or a way of thinking
Synonyms:
align
Types:
fall in line
agree on (a position)
side
take sides for or against
pull, root for
take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for
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stand
have or maintain a position or stand on an issue

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