matrices
Pronunciation: [ˈmeɪtrɪsiːz]
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Context: “mathematics”
(noun) A matrix is a rectangular array of numbers or symbols arranged in rows and columns. It's like a grid where you can store and organize information, often used in math to solve problems or represent data.
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In math class, we learned how to add two matrices together to find a new matrix.
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We couldn't find the product because one of the matrices was not the right size.
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Can you show me how to multiply these two matrices together?
Context: “science”
(noun) In science or biology, a matrix can refer to a material or tissue that supports cells or structures. It acts like a background or environment where other things live or grow.
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The scientist studied the matrix that holds the cells together in the tissue sample.
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The matrix was too damaged to support any new growth.
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What role does the matrix play in supporting these cells?
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