matrice

Definitions of matrice
  1. noun
    the part of a check that is retained as a record
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    type of:
    documentazione, registrazione
    anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
  2. noun
    a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females; contains the developing fetus
    synonyms: grembo, seno, utero
  3. noun
    a device used for shaping metal
    synonyms: stampo
  4. noun
    (mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a single element and manipulated according to rules
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    type of:
    array
    an orderly arrangement
  5. noun
    the state of the environment in which a situation exists
    synonyms: ascendenza, incastonatura, sfondo
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    type of:
    ambiente, cornice, mondo
    the totality of surrounding conditions
  6. noun
    information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
    synonyms: ascendenza, background, preparazione
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    type of:
    informativa
    knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction
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