multidimensional array
A 'multidimensional array' is a common data structure in programming, enabling the storage and manipulation of data in multiple dimensions, such as grids or tables.
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Definition
C1Programming
(technical)A data structure that stores elements in multiple dimensions, accessible using multiple indices.
Example
- In a two-dimensional array, you can access an element using a pair of indices representing its row and column.
- Three-dimensional arrays can be visualized as a collection of layers, each containing rows and columns of data.
C1Computer Science
(technical, academic)A collection of arrays where each element is identified by a unique set of indices, resembling a grid or matrix.
Example
- Multidimensional arrays are essential for representing matrices in linear algebra.
- Complex simulations often rely on multidimensional arrays to model multi-layered data.