Array vs. Disarray — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Array and Disarray
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Array
An array is a systematic arrangement of similar objects, usually in rows and columns.
Disarray
A state of disorder; confusion.
Array
To set out for display or use; place in an orderly arrangement
Arrayed the whole regiment on the parade ground.
Disarray
Disorderly dress.
Array
To dress, especially in fine clothes; adorn.
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Disarray
To throw into confusion; upset.
Array
An orderly, often imposing arrangement
An array of royal jewels.
Disarray
To undress.
Array
An impressively large number, as of persons or objects
An array of heavily armed troops.
An array of spare parts.
Disarray
(transitive) To throw into disorder; to break the array of.
Array
Splendid attire; fine clothing.
Disarray
(transitive) To take off the dress of; to unrobe.
Array
A rectangular arrangement of quantities in rows and columns, as in a matrix.
Disarray
Lack of array or regular order; disorder; confusion.
Array
Numerical data linearly ordered by magnitude.
Disarray
Confused attire; undress; dishabille.
Array
An arrangement of usually identical devices, often sensors, that function as a unit
An array of solar panels.
Disarray
To throw into disorder; to break the array of.
Who with fiery steedsOft disarrayed the foes in battle ranged.
Array
(Computers) A group of memory elements accessed by one or more indices.
Disarray
To take off the dress of; to unrobe.
So, as she bade, the witch they disarrayed.
Array
Clothing and ornamentation.
Disarray
Want of array or regular order; disorder; confusion.
Disrank the troops, set all in disarray.
Array
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Disarray
Confused attire; undress.
Array
A collection laid out to be viewed in full.
Disarray
A mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior;
A confusion of impressions
Array
An orderly series, arrangement or sequence.
Disarray
Untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance)
Array
Order; a regular and imposing arrangement; disposition in regular lines; hence, order of battle.
Drawn up in battle array
Disarray
Bring disorder to
Array
A large collection.
We offer a dazzling array of choices.
Array
(mathematics) Common name for matrix.
Array
(programming) Any of various data structures designed to hold multiple elements of the same type; especially, a data structure that holds these elements in adjacent memory locations so that they may be retrieved using numeric indices.
Array
(legal) A ranking or setting forth in order, by the proper officer, of a jury as impanelled in a cause; the panel itself; or the whole body of jurors summoned to attend the court.
Array
(military) A militia.
Array
A group of hedgehogs.
Array
A microarray.
Array
To clothe and ornament; to adorn or attire.
He was arrayed in his finest robes and jewels.
Array
To lay out in an orderly arrangement; to deploy or marshal.
Array
(legal) To set in order, as a jury, for the trial of a cause; that is, to call them one at a time.
Array
Order; a regular and imposing arrangement; disposition in regular lines; hence, order of battle; as, drawn up in battle array.
Wedged together in the closest array.
Array
The whole body of persons thus placed in order; an orderly collection; hence, a body of soldiers.
A gallant array of nobles and cavaliers.
Array
An imposing series of things.
Their long array of sapphire and of gold.
Array
Dress; garments disposed in order upon the person; rich or beautiful apparel.
Array
A ranking or setting forth in order, by the proper officer, of a jury as impaneled in a cause.
Array
To place or dispose in order, as troops for battle; to marshal.
By torch and trumpet fast arrayed,Each horseman drew his battle blade.
These doubts will be arrayed before their minds.
Array
To deck or dress; to adorn with dress; to cloth to envelop; - applied esp. to dress of a splendid kind.
Pharaoh . . . arrayed him in vestures of fine linen.
In gelid caves with horrid gloom arrayed.
Array
To set in order, as a jury, for the trial of a cause; that is, to call them man by man.
Array
An orderly arrangement;
An array of troops in battle order
Array
An impressive display;
It was a bewildering array of books
His tools were in an orderly array on the basement wall
Array
Especially fine or decorative clothing
Array
An arrangement of aerials spaced to give desired directional characteristics
Array
Lay out in a line
Array
Align oneself with a group or a way of thinking
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