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An '''array''' is [[variable]] that stores multiple values, accessible by an [[array index]]. A '''numeric array''' allows only integer values as index values, while an '''associative array''' allows other data types.
An '''array''' is composite data type that stores multiple values, accessible by a numeric [[array index]]. Access is O(1) and insertion is O(n).

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An array is composite data type that stores multiple values, accessible by a numeric array index. Access is O(1) and insertion is O(n).