The difference between Array and Disarray
When used as nouns, array means clothing and ornamentation, whereas disarray means lack of array or regular order.
When used as verbs, array means to clothe and ornament, whereas disarray means to throw into disorder.
check bellow for the other definitions of Array and Disarray
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Array as a noun:
Clothing and ornamentation.
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Array as a noun:
A collection laid out to be viewed in full.
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Array as a noun:
An orderly series, arrangement or sequence.
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Array as a noun:
Order; a regular and imposing arrangement; disposition in regular lines; hence, order of battle.
Examples:
"drawn up in battle array"
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Array as a noun:
A large collection.
Examples:
"We offer a dazzling array of choices."
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Array as a noun (mathematics):
Common name for matrix.
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Array as a noun (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.
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Array as a noun (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.
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Array as a noun (military):
A militia.
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Array as a noun:
A group of .
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Array as a noun:
A microarray.
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Array as a verb:
To clothe and ornament; to adorn or attire.
Examples:
"He was arrayed in his finest robes and jewels."
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Array as a verb:
To lay out in an orderly arrangement; to deploy or marshal.
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Array as a verb (legal):
To set in order, as a jury, for the trial of a cause; that is, to call them one at a time.
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Disarray as a verb (transitive):
To throw into disorder; to break the array of.
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Disarray as a verb (transitive):
To take off the dress of; to unrobe.
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Disarray as a noun:
Lack of array or regular order; disorder; confusion.
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Disarray as a noun:
Confused attire; undress; dishabille.