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[mey-triks, ma-] / ˈmeɪ trɪks, ˈmæ- /


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His output was less suited to the scoring matrix and he's also been linked with a move away from St James' Park in this window, making him an early season avoid.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

They developed two different mathematical approaches, wave mechanics and matrix mechanics, to describe quantum systems.

From Science Daily Jul. 5, 2026

The sound system is handled by an L-Acoustics L-ISA 250-speaker matrix suspended dynamically behind a specialized acoustic fabric wall, material that Anadol loves to let people touch gently to confirm its woven tensile character.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2026

Today they perform hundreds of septillions of matrix multiplications to power leading large language models.

From MarketWatch May 23, 2026

The diffusion of a chemical through a matrix of protein can even create distinct, three-dimensional patterns—like a pool of syrup ribboning into oatmeal.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

Vermeer emerged from the doctrinal matrices of 17th-century Delft.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

By calculating similarity matrices for these elements across chromosomes and examining how they cluster at different similarity thresholds, the researchers generated what they call a "serial similarity matrix."

From Science Daily Jun. 19, 2026

Prof. Lee explains, "This method not only simplifies the analytical process but also demonstrates high efficiency in detection compared to conventional methods. It can be applied to a wide range of food matrices."

From Science Daily Dec. 1, 2025

“Now, the authors say that spacetime coordinates are matrices, but what does that mean for the experimentally tested Standard Model whose quantum fields live in classical spacetime?”

From Salon Nov. 13, 2024

Proteins also form the structural components of the cell: filaments of hair, nails, cartilage, or the matrices that trap and tether cells.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

As its brain ages, different centers solidify communication networks and build vast matrixes that give us complex ways of processing the world.

From Salon Feb. 8, 2023

Then the Andy Grove law of large organizations is that all organizations eventually become matrixes.

From The Verge Nov. 16, 2021

Old rules that left the decision to “officer judgment” have been replaced by sometimes complex matrixes requiring police to weigh the severity of the crime being committed before they decide whether to give chase.

From Washington Post Dec. 26, 2015

"Such a printer will be capable of creating matrixes on which one can grow human tissue, organs as well as print bone implants."

From Reuters Mar. 24, 2014

Blue Team had their databases and matrixes and methodologies for systematically understanding the intentions and capabilities of the enemy.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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