Outer Array
Definition
An outer array is an array that contains other arrays as its elements.
Analogy
Think of an outer array as a lunchbox with multiple compartments. Each compartment represents an inner array, and the lunchbox itself is the outer array.
Related terms
Inner Array: An inner array refers to an array that is contained within another array.
Multidimensional Array: A multidimensional array is an array that contains arrays as its elements, forming a matrix-like structure.
Nested Arrays: Nested arrays are arrays that are placed inside other arrays, creating a hierarchical structure.
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Practice Questions (1)
- In the memory representation of a 2D array, the outer array contains:
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