matrixmethods
nounUK /ˈmeɪtrɪks ˈmɛθədz/
US /ˈmeɪtrɪks ˈmɛθədz/
Ways of solving problems using a grid of numbers.
The students used matrix methods to solve the puzzle of numbers.
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2. Techniques in mathematics that use rectangular arrays of numbers to organize and solve equations.
Engineers rely on matrix methods to model how bridges bend under weight.
3. Computer programming approaches that treat data as two-dimensional tables.
The software uses matrix methods to process images quickly.
4. Statistical procedures that arrange data in rows and columns for analysis.
Researchers applied matrix methods to compare the survey results.