Engineering English
Array
Software Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: A data structure that stores an ordered collection of elements of the same type in contiguous memory. Each element is accessed directly by its numeric index.
Example in context
“The firmware stores the last hundred temperature samples in an array for quick statistical analysis.”
“Aygıt yazılımı, hızlı istatistiksel analiz için son yüz sıcaklık örneğini bir dizide saklar.”
Where engineers use it
One of the most frequently used structures in all programming. Engineers use arrays for buffers, lookup tables, and batch processing, relying on constant-time index access and predictable memory layout.
Practice: can you use “Array” at work?
You need to hold exactly sixty per-second measurements and read any of them instantly. Explain why an array fits and how you would access the thirtieth sample.
Show a model answer
“Store the readings in an array indexed by sample number.”
“Array” in 21 languages
| English | Array |
|---|---|
| Turkish | Dizi |
| French | Tableau |
| German | Array |
| Spanish | Arreglo |
| Chinese | 数组 |
| Arabic | مصفوفة |
| Portuguese | Array |
| Russian | Массив |
| Japanese | 配列 |
| Italian | Array |
| Vietnamese | Mảng |
| Hindi | ऐरे |
| Thai | อาร์เรย์ |
| Indonesian | Larik |
| Korean | 배열 |
| Bengali | অ্যারে |
| Dutch | Array |
| Swedish | Array |
| Finnish | Taulukko |
| Ukrainian | Масив |
Frequently asked questions
What does Array mean in engineering?
A data structure that stores an ordered collection of elements of the same type in contiguous memory. Each element is accessed directly by its numeric index. In Software Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Array?
Array is pronounced /əˈreɪ/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Array used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “The firmware stores the last hundred temperature samples in an array for quick statistical analysis.”
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