Array vs. Variety — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Array and Variety
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Array
An array is a systematic arrangement of similar objects, usually in rows and columns.
Variety
The quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity or monotony
It's the variety that makes my job so enjoyable
Array
To set out for display or use; place in an orderly arrangement
Arrayed the whole regiment on the parade ground.
Variety
A taxonomic category that ranks below subspecies (where present) or species, its members differing from others of the same subspecies or species in minor but permanent or heritable characteristics. Varieties are more often recognized in botany, in which they are designated in the style Apium graveolens (var. dulce).
Array
To dress, especially in fine clothes; adorn.
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Variety
The quality or condition of being various or varied; diversity
We need to add some variety to the program.
Array
An orderly, often imposing arrangement
An array of royal jewels.
Variety
A number or collection of varied things, especially of a particular group; an assortment
Brought home a variety of snacks.
Array
An impressively large number, as of persons or objects
An array of heavily armed troops.
An array of spare parts.
Variety
Something that is distinguished from others of the same kind by a specific characteristic or set of characteristics
Varieties of minerals.
Varieties of socialism.
Array
Splendid attire; fine clothing.
Variety
A form of a language that is used by a specific social group and differs from forms used by other social groups
Regional varieties of English.
Array
A rectangular arrangement of quantities in rows and columns, as in a matrix.
Variety
(Biology) A taxonomic subdivision of a species or subspecies consisting of a group of naturally occurring or selectively bred individuals that differ from other individuals of the species in certain minor characteristics.
Array
Numerical data linearly ordered by magnitude.
Variety
A variety show.
Array
An arrangement of usually identical devices, often sensors, that function as a unit
An array of solar panels.
Variety
(countable)
Array
(Computers) A group of memory elements accessed by one or more indices.
Variety
A deviation or difference.
Array
Clothing and ornamentation.
Variety
A specific variation of something.
Array
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Variety
A collection or number of different things.
Array
A collection laid out to be viewed in full.
Variety
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Array
An orderly series, arrangement or sequence.
Variety
(uncountable)
Array
Order; a regular and imposing arrangement; disposition in regular lines; hence, order of battle.
Drawn up in battle array
Variety
The quality of being varied; diversity.
Variety is the spice of life.
Array
A large collection.
We offer a dazzling array of choices.
Variety
The kind of entertainment given in variety performances or shows; also, the production of, or performance in, variety performances or shows.
Array
(mathematics) Common name for matrix.
Variety
The quality or state of being various; intermixture or succession of different things; diversity; multifariousness.
Variety is nothing else but a continued novelty.
The variety of colors depends upon the composition of light.
For earth hath this variety from heaven.
There is a variety in the tempers of good men.
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.
Variety
That which is various.
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.
Variety
A number or collection of different things; a varied assortment; as, a variety of cottons and silks.
He . . . wants more time to do that variety of good which his soul thirsts after.
Array
(military) A militia.
Variety
Such entertainment as in given in variety shows; the production of, or performance in, variety shows.
All sorts are here that all the earth yields!Variety without end.
But see in all corporeal nature's scene,What changes, what diversities, have been!
Array
A group of hedgehogs.
Variety
Something varying or differing from others of the same general kind; one of a number of things that are akin; a sort; as, varieties of wood, land, rocks, etc.
Array
A microarray.
Variety
An individual, or group of individuals, of a species differing from the rest in some one or more of the characteristics typical of the species, and capable either of perpetuating itself for a period, or of being perpetuated by artificial means; hence, a subdivision, or peculiar form, of a species.
Array
To clothe and ornament; to adorn or attire.
He was arrayed in his finest robes and jewels.
Variety
In inorganic nature, one of those forms in which a species may occur, which differ in minor characteristics of structure, color, purity of composition, etc.
Array
To lay out in an orderly arrangement; to deploy or marshal.
Variety
A collection containing a variety of sorts of things;
A great assortment of cars was on display
He had a variety of disorders
A veritable smorgasbord of religions
Array
(legal) To set in order, as a jury, for the trial of a cause; that is, to call them one at a time.
Variety
Noticeable heterogeneity;
A diversity of possibilities
The range and variety of his work is amazing
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.
Variety
(biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differe from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics;
Varieties are frequently recognized in botany
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.
Variety
A show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances
Array
An imposing series of things.
Their long array of sapphire and of gold.
Variety
A category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality;
Sculpture is a form of art
What kinds of desserts are there?
Array
Dress; garments disposed in order upon the person; rich or beautiful apparel.
Variety
A difference that is usually pleasant;
He goes to France for variety
It is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic
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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