1. An orderly arrangement
   "an array of troops in battle order"
    
2. An impressive display
   "it was a bewildering array of books"; "his tools were in an orderly array on the basement wall"
    
3. An arrangement of aerials spaced to give desired directional characteristics
   "The radio telescope used a large array of antennas to improve its sensitivity"
    
4. Especially fine or decorative clothing
   "She appeared in a splendid array of silk and jewels";
   - raiment [archaic], regalia
    
5. (computing) an ordered collection of data elements of the same type
   "The program stores the values in an array"

1. Lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line
   "array the clothes";
   - range, lay out, set out
    
2. Align oneself with a group or a way of thinking
   "She arrayed herself with the progressive faction";
   - align
    
3. Wear clothes or ornaments
   "He was arrayed in his finest robes and jewels"

Derived forms: arrayed, arraying, arrays

See also: put

Type of: arrange, arrangement, article of clothing, clothing, directional antenna, display, duds [informal], habiliment [archaic], set up, stand, threads [informal], togs [informal], vesture [archaic], wear, wearable

Encyclopedia: Array