- ar|ray´ment
- ar|ray «uh RAY», noun, verb.–n.1. proper order; regular arrangement: »
The troops were formed in battle array.
SYNONYM(S): formation.2. a display of persons or things; an imposing group: »an array of wedding gifts, an array of problems. The array of good players on the other team ma our side look weak.
3. a military force; soldiers: »Bade his messengers ride forth…to summon his array (Macaulay).
SYNONYM(S): troops, army.4. clothes, especially for some special or festive occasion; dress: »bridal array. She wore gorgeous array.
SYNONYM(S): attire.5. Mathematics, Statistics. an orderly arrangement of numbers, terms, or symbols, in rows or columns.6. Aerospace. a group of antennas or similar devices coupled together to increase their effectiveness.–v.t.1. to put in order for some purpose; arrange: »The general arrayed his troops for the battle. Figurative. His hasty plans were arrayed against a background of hysteria.
SYNONYM(S): marshal, line up.2. to dress in fine clothes; adorn: »She was arrayed like a queen in her magnificent dress. Figurative. A mountain…arraying itself in the majesty of darkness (William Gilpin).
SYNONYM(S): attire.–ar|ray´er, noun.–ar|ray´ment, noun.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.