Definition of: array

(ə·rā′) noun
1. Regular or proper order; arrangement, as for a battle, display, etc.
2. The persons or things arrayed, especially a military force.
3. Clothing; fine dress.
4. An orderly arrangement, as of brilliant objects, or a series of values in a statistical table.
5. In English history, the arming of militia: commission of array.
—v.t.
1. To draw up in order of battle, as troops; set in order.
2. To adorn; dress, as for display. See synonyms under DRESS. [<AF arai, OF arei <a- to (<L ad-) + rei order <Gmc.]