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Array

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数组

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Also known as: list, vector

Last updated August 8, 2026

Definition

An array is an ordered collection of values stored under one name, usually accessed by numeric index starting at zero in many languages.

Real-World Example

A shopping cart might store selected item IDs in an array so the app can loop through them to calculate the total.

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