matrix

US /ˈmeɪ.trɪks/
UK /ˈmeɪ.trɪks/
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1.

a rectangular array of quantities or expressions arranged in rows and columns, that is treated as a single entity and manipulated according to particular rules.

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In linear algebra, a matrix is a fundamental concept.
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The data was organized into a 3x3 matrix.
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arraygridtable
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an environment or context in which something originates, develops, or is contained.

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The city provides a vibrant cultural matrix for artists.
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The social matrix influences individual behavior.
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environmentmediumframeworkcontextsetting
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the formative part of a thing, especially a mold or die in which something is cast or shaped.

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The coin was struck from a new matrix.
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The dental technician used a flexible matrix to shape the filling.
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molddieformpattern