What does ARRAY mean?
Definitions for ARRAY
əˈreɪar·ray
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word ARRAY.
Princeton's WordNet
arraynoun
an orderly arrangement
"an array of troops in battle order"
arraynoun
an impressive display
"it was a bewildering array of books"; "his tools were in an orderly array on the basement wall"
array, raiment, regalianoun
especially fine or decorative clothing
arrayverb
an arrangement of aerials spaced to give desired directional characteristics
range, array, lay out, set outverb
lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line
"lay out the clothes"; "lay out the arguments"
align, arrayverb
align oneself with a group or a way of thinking
Wiktionary
arraynoun
Clothing and ornamentation.
arraynoun
A collection laid out to be viewed in full.
arraynoun
An orderly series, arrangement or sequence.
arraynoun
A large collection.
We offer a dazzling array of choices.
arraynoun
A vector.
arraynoun
A multidimensional array.
arraynoun
An associative array.
arrayverb
To clothe and ornament; to adorn or attire
He was arrayed in his finest robes and jewels.
arrayverb
To lay out in an orderly arrangement; to deploy or marshal
Etymology: From arrayen, from arayer (compare arayer, areer), from arredo, from *, of origin, from * or 0332033003420330033903330343, from raidaz, from reidʰ-. Cognate with gireiti, rede, geræde. More at ready.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Ray
for array.
Edmund Spenser.
Arraynoun
Etymology: arroy, Fr. arreo, Sp. arredo, Ital. from reye, Teut. order. It was adopted into the middle Latin, mille hominumarraitorum, Knighton.
The earl espying them scattered near the army, sent one to command them to their array. John Hayward.
Wer’t thou sought to deeds,
That might require th’ array of war, thy skill
Of conduct would be such, that all the world
Could not sustain thy prowess. John Milton, Par. Lost, b. iii.A gen’ral sets his army in array
In vain, unless he fight and win the day. John Denham.A rich throne, as bright as sunny day,
On which there sat most brave embellished
With royal robes, and gorgeous array,
A maiden queen. Fairy Queen, b. i.In this remembrance, Emily ere day
Arose, and dress’d herself in rich array;
Fresh as the month, and as the morning fair. John Dryden, Fables.To ARRAYverb
Etymology: arroyer, old Fr.
Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency, and array thyself with glory and beauty. Job, xl. 10.
Now went forth the morn,
Such as in highest heav’n, array’d in gold
Empyreal. John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. vi.One vest array’d the corps, and one they spread
O’er his clos’d eyes, and wrapp’d around his head. Dryden.
Wikipedia
ARRAY
ARRAY, also known as ARRAY Now, is an independent distribution company launched by film maker and former publicist Ava DuVernay in 2011 under the name African-American Film Festival Releasing Movement (AFFRM). In 2015, the company rebranded itself as ARRAY.
ChatGPT
array
An array is a systematic arrangement of similar objects or elements, usually in rows and columns. In computing, an array refers to a data structure that contains a group of elements which are typically of the same type, such as integers or characters, etc. These elements can be individually identified by their index number within the array.
Webster Dictionary
Arraynoun
order; a regular and imposing arrangement; disposition in regular lines; hence, order of battle; as, drawn up in battle array
Arraynoun
the whole body of persons thus placed in order; an orderly collection; hence, a body of soldiers
Arraynoun
an imposing series of things
Arraynoun
dress; garments disposed in order upon the person; rich or beautiful apparel
Arraynoun
a ranking or setting forth in order, by the proper officer, of a jury as impaneled in a cause
Arraynoun
the panel itself
Arraynoun
the whole body of jurors summoned to attend the court
Arraynoun
to place or dispose in order, as troops for battle; to marshal
Arraynoun
to deck or dress; to adorn with dress; to cloth to envelop; -- applied esp. to dress of a splendid kind
Arraynoun
to set in order, as a jury, for the trial of a cause; that is, to call them man by man
Etymology: [OE. arai, arrai, OF. arrai, arrei, arroi, order, arrangement, dress, F. arroi; a (L. ad) + OF. rai, rei, roi, order, arrangement, fr. G. or Scand.; cf. Goth. raidjan, garaidjan, to arrange, MHG. gereiten, Icel. reii rigging, harness; akin to E. ready. Cf. Ready, Greith, Curry.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Array
ar-rā′, n. order: dress: equipage.—v.t. to put in order: to arrange: to dress, adorn, or equip. [O. Fr. arroi, array, equipage—L. ad, and a Teut. root, found in Eng. Ready, Ger. bereit, A.S. gerǽde, preparation, Dan. rede, order.]
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
array
The order of battle.--To array. To equip, dress, or arm for battle.
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
array
Order; disposition in regular lines; hence, a posture for fighting; as, drawn up in battle array.
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Rank popularity for the word 'ARRAY' in Nouns Frequency: #2602
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ARRAY in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ARRAY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of ARRAY in a Sentence
The lobbying that is taking place on the other side is fierce, it is well-financed, it is relentless, and in the absence of your voices, you are going to see the same array of forces that got us into the Iraq War, leading to a situation in which we forgo a historic opportunity and we are back on the path of potential military conflict.
We were glad Ivan could benefit from this procedure at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Technology is continuing to evolve to give us greater options that reduce the need for surgical procedures and minimize risk of complications, our emphasis is always on ensuring our patients have access to the most advance treatments available. We’re pleased to be able to add this device to the array of options we’re able to work with to best meet the needs of patients like Ivan safely and effectively.
There's an array of disabilities and the point of the app is to find people with the same needs so they can feel less alone, less isolated, and hopefully less depressed.
Any time you have a high flashpoint on the ground, there’s an array out there called the Space-Based Infrared System, and we can detect just about any major launch or explosion on the face of the Earth, but the ability to track those once they actually leave the atmosphere and start their trajectory is complicated by the movement of these vehicles.
Amnesty International Director:
Since Russia annexed Crimea, the de facto authorities are using a vast array of bully boy tactics to crack down on dissent.
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- versameling, skikkingAfrikaans
- مجموعة مصفوفةArabic
- маса, облекло, множество, обличам, носия, украсявамBulgarian
- arreglarCatalan, Valencian
- poleCzech
- matrixDanish
- schmücken, Tracht, BekleidungGerman
- στολή, διάταξη, σύνολο, στολίζω, παράταξη, σειράGreek
- arreglar, colección, arreglo, galas, atavío, vectorSpanish
- آرایهPersian
- taulukkoFinnish
- tableauFrench
- מערךHebrew
- सरणीHindi
- tömbHungarian
- klæða, fylkiIcelandic
- 盛装, 配列Japanese
- arrayDutch
- arrayNorwegian
- tablicaPolish
- array, vetorPortuguese
- мно́жество, одея́ние, ма́сса, одевать, масси́в, убо́р, наря́д, облачатьRussian
- samling, vektorSwedish
- అమరికTelugu
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