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Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
2D arrays are data structures that store values in a grid-like format with rows and columns. They allow for the organization and manipulation of data in a two-dimensional manner.
Access refers to the ability to retrieve or modify the values stored in an array. In the context of 2D arrays, it involves accessing specific elements using their row and column indices.
Arrays are data structures that store multiple values of the same type. A 2D array is simply an extension of this concept, allowing for storage in a grid-like format instead of just linearly.