# arraying

Pronunciation: say "uh-RAY-ing" US /əˈɹeɪɪŋ/, AUS /əˈɹæɪɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of array. — present participle and gerund of array
   - Simple: Present participle of array. Use this form for an action happening right now.
   - _Arraying the data in clean columns made the patterns far easier to spot._
   - _The commanders were arraying their forces along the river before dawn._

## Noun

2. The act of clothing or adorning someone or something.
   - Simple: The act of putting clothes on someone or making something look nice.
   - _The arraying of the bride followed customs passed down through the family._
   - _Each morning's arraying of the shrine called for fresh flowers and clean silk._

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