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arrays

Pronunciation: [əˈreɪz]

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Learn how to use arrays in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “computing”

(noun) a way to organize lots of things together in a list so that you can find and use them easily. It can hold numbers, words, or other items sorted in a special order.

Example

The computer program used arrays to help sort the data efficiently.

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The data was unorganized and not stored in any arrays, making it hard to find anything.

Example

What types of information can you store in arrays?

Context: “mathematics”

(noun) a group of numbers or symbols set out in rows and columns, almost like a table. This helps to visualize relationships among the numbers.

Example

In math class, we learned how to use arrays to solve problems involving multiplication.

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The numbers were scattered everywhere and not arranged in arrays, so we couldn't easily see patterns.

Example

Can you explain how to read an array of numbers?

Context: “general usage”

(noun) a large number of things or people that are organized or arranged. Imagine a display of many colorful flowers in different patterns.

Example

At the fair, there was an array of delicious foods to choose from.

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There was no array of options available, just one boring choice.

Example

What kind of array do you see at the farmer's market?

How to pronounce arrays

Pronunciation: [əˈreɪz]

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