Matrix and Array

noun

• Mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a single element and manipulated according to rules. (
• Geology) amass of fine-grained rock in which fossils, crystals, or gems are embedded. (
• An enclosure within which something originates or develops (from the Latin for womb. )
• The body substance in which tissue cells are embedded.
  • synonyms: intercellular substance, ground substance
• The formative tissue at the base of a nail.
• Mold used in the production of phonograph records, type, or other relief surface. .

• (n.) Hence, that which gives form or origin to anything.
• (n.) A rectangular arrangement of symbols in rows and columns. The symbols may express quantities or operations.
• (n.) The womb.
• (n.) The cavity in which anything is formed, and which gives it shape; a die; a mold, as for the face of a type.
• (n.) The five simple colors, black, white, blue, red, and yellow, of which all the rest are composed.
• (n.) The earthy or stony substance in which metallic ores or crystallized minerals are found; the gangue.
• (n.) The lifeless portion of tissue, either animal or vegetable, situated between the cells; the intercellular substance.

matrix is a mailing list of creditors of the debtor. Done as part of the forms filled out for a Chapter 11 case.

noun

• An orderly arrangement.
  • usage: "an array of troops in battle order"
• An impressive display.
  • usage: "it was a bewildering array of books"; "his tools were in an orderly array on the basement wall"
• Especially fine or decorative clothing.
  • synonyms: raiment, regalia
• An arrangement of aerials spaced to give desired directional characteristics.

verb

• Lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line.
  • usage: "lay out the clothes"; "lay out the arguments"
  • synonyms: range, lay out, set out
• Align oneself with a group or a way of thinking.
  • synonyms: align

• (n.) Order; a regular and imposing arrangement; disposition in regular lines; hence, order of battle; as, drawn up in battle array.
• (n.) To deck or dress; to adorn with dress; to cloth to envelop; -- applied especially to dress of a splendid kind.
• (n.) To place or dispose in order, as troops for battle; to marshal.
• (n.) The whole body of jurors summoned to attend the court.
• (n.) To set in order, as a jury, for the trial of a cause; that is, to call them man by man.
• (n.) A ranking or setting forth in order, by the proper officer, of a jury as impaneled in a cause.
• (n.) The whole body of persons thus placed in order; an orderly collection; hence, a body of soldiers.
• (n.) An imposing series of things.
• (n.) Dress; garments disposed in order upon the person; rich or beautiful apparel.
• (n.) The panel itself.