Meaning ofmatrixin English

Noun

1. a mold or cavity for forming; shaping
2. a place of origin or creation (ideas, etc.)
3. a table of organized data
   The researcher created a matrix to analyze the survey results.
4. a controlled environment; structured situation
   The company provided a matrix for employees to test new software.
5. sediment surrounding artifacts and fossils; archaeological context
   The archaeologists carefully excavated the matrix to uncover ancient artifacts.
6. tissue embedding specialized structures; biological material
   The biologist studied the matrix of connective tissue in the human body.
7. material between cells; extracellular substance
   The matrix of collagen fibers provided support to the surrounding cells.
8. a controlled environment; conforming to predetermined roles (social construct)
   The social matrix of the organization pressured employees to conform to traditional norms.
9. a rectangular arrangement (mathematics); transforming coordinates
   The engineer used a matrix to transform the coordinates of the 3D model.
10. a two-dimensional array (computing)
    The programmer designed a matrix to store and process large amounts of data efficiently.
11. a grid-like arrangement (electronics)
    The circuit board consisted of a complex matrix of wires and components.
12. a geological formation (rocks, minerals)
    The geologist studied the matrix of minerals in the rock sample.
13. environment for sample analysis
    The laboratory used a matrix to analyze the water sample for contaminants.
14. mold for casting metal letters; typesetting
    The printer used a matrix to cast metal letters for the newspaper headlines.
15. printing plate or block holding images
    The printer used a matrix to create the intricate design on the page.
16. binding agent in composite materials
    The resin acted as a matrix to hold the fibers together in the composite material.