Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
matrices
Noun
/ˈmeɪ.trɪ.siːz/
Definition
A matrix is a rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions, arranged in rows and columns.
Examples
- The matrix represents the coefficients of the variables in a system of equations.
- In computer graphics, transformation matrices are used to manipulate shapes and images.
Meaning
In mathematics, matrices are used to represent data, solve systems of equations, and perform linear transformations.
Synonyms
- arrays
- grids
- tables
