array

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal

n. a group of things placed in a specific order or pattern.

n. an orderly series or arrangement, often in rows or columns.

“The solar panels were placed in a neat array on the roof.”

“The military commander inspected the array of troops, ensuring each battalion was perfectly aligned for the ceremonial parade.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Computing Technical

n. a way of storing a list of similar items in a computer program.

n. a data structure consisting of a collection of elements, each identified by at least one array index or key.

“The programmer used an array to store the names of all the users.”

“By using a multidimensional array, the software can efficiently process complex spatial coordinates in real-time.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Law Formal · Technical

n. the group of people chosen to be a jury in a court case.

n. the whole body of jurors summoned to attend a court or the list of those impanelled.

“The lawyer challenged the array of jurors, claiming the selection was unfair.”

“The defense attorney moved to quash the array, arguing that the jury pool did not represent a fair cross-section of the community.”

C1 · Advanced Formal

v. to place things or people in a specific order, especially for a battle or a display.

v. to set in order or to marshal forces; often used in passive constructions regarding military or political positioning.

“The general arrayed his tanks along the border as a show of strength.”

“The various political factions were arrayed against the new tax proposal, forming an unlikely alliance to block the legislation.”

C2 · Proficiency Literary

v. to dress someone in beautiful or expensive clothes.

v. to clothe or attire someone in fine or decorative garments.

Español:arreglar

“The queen was arrayed in jewels and silk for the coronation.”

“The bride was arrayed in a gown of antique lace, looking like a figure from a nineteenth-century portrait.”