sparse array

noun

An array in which most of the values are zero.

Opposite
dense array
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Meanings

nounsparse array (plural sparse arrays)

plural sparse arrays

  1. computingAn array in which most of the values are zero.

    Antonyms: dense array

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn array in which most of the values are zero.

Opposite
dense array
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