1 [usuallysing.] a group or collection of things or people, often one that is large or impressive:
a vast array of bottles of different shapes and sizes * a dazzling array of talent
2 (computing) a way of organizing and storing related data in a computer memory
3 (technical) a set of numbers, signs or values arranged in rows and columns
verb [VN] [usuallypassive] (formal)
1 to arrange a group of things in a pleasing way or so that they are in order:
Jars of all shapes and sizes were arrayed on the shelves.
2 to arrange soldiers in a position from which they are ready to attack
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