Definition:Array/Element/Absolute Address
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Definition
Let $\mathbf A$ be an array.
When referring to a specific element of $\mathbf A$ directly by its indices $\tuple {i, j}$, those indices can be referred to as the absolute address of that element.
This terminology is most often seen in the context of computer spreadsheet programs.
Sources
- 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): absolute address