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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
Representations of 2D arrays refer to different ways in which two-dimensional arrays can be visualized or stored in memory. There are multiple representations available, such as using nested loops, using matrices, or using lists of lists.
Related terms
Nested Loops: A programming construct that involves using one loop inside another loop to iterate through a two-dimensional array.
Matrices: A mathematical representation of a two-dimensional array using rows and columns.
Lists of Lists: A data structure where each element is itself a list, allowing for the creation of nested lists to represent a two-dimensional array.