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'''Matrix''' ({{plural form}}: '''matrices''' or '''matrixes''') or '''MATRIX''' may refer to:

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== Science and mathematics ==
* [[Matrix (mathematics)]], a rectangular array of numbers, symbols or expressions
* [[Matrix (logic)]], part of a formula in prenex normal form
* [[Matrix (biology)]], the material between cells within an eukaryotic organism
* [[Matrix (chemical analysis)]], the non-analyte components of a sample
* [[Matrix (geology)]], the fine-grained material in which larger objects are embedded
* [[Matrix (composite)]], the constituent of a composite material
* [[Hair matrix]], produces hair
* [[Nail matrix]], part of the nail in anatomy

== Technology ==
* [[Matrix (mass spectrometry)]], a compound that promotes the formation of ions
* [[Matrix (numismatics)]], a tool used in coin manufacturing
* A [[flong]] or ''mat'', a paper mould made from an impression of printing type
* [[Matrix (printing)]], a mould for casting letters
* [[Matrix (protocol)]], an open standard for real-time communication software
* [[Matrix (record production)]], or master, a disc used in the production of phonograph records
** [[Matrix number]], of a gramophone record
* [[Diode matrix]], a two-dimensional grid of intersecting diodes
* [[Multiplexed display#Pixel-oriented displays|Display matrix]], picture elements of an information display arranged as a matrix
* [[Keyboard matrix circuit]], a wire grid for determining which key has been pressed on a keyboard
* [[Variable-message sign]], known as ''matrix signs'' in the UK
* [[Matrix app]], a former app and communications network closed by police in December 2024

== Arts and entertainment ==

=== Fictional entities ===
* [[Matrix (comics)]], two comic book characters
* [[Matrix (Doctor Who)|Matrix (''Doctor Who'')]], a computer system on the planet Gallifrey
* Matrix, a character from the Canadian animated TV series ''[[ReBoot]]''
* [[Matrix (Neuromancer)|Matrix (''Neuromancer'')]], a virtual-reality dataspace from the novel
* John Matrix, hero of the 1985 film ''[[Commando (1985 film)|Commando]]''
* [[Irving Joshua Matrix]], a fictitious creation of [[Martin Gardner]]

=== Film and television ===
* [[Matrix (TV series)|''Matrix'' (TV series)]], a 1993 Canadian fantasy series
* ''[[The Matrix]]'', a 1999 science fiction action film
** [[The Matrix (franchise)|''The Matrix'' (franchise)]], an American media franchise developed from the film
** "The Matrix", a fictional setting, a [[virtual reality]] environment, within the franchise
* [[Matrix (talk show)|''Matrix'' (talk show)]], a 2005–2012 Italian news and talk show
* [[Matrix of Leadership]], in the ''Transformers'' franchise

=== Games ===
* ''[[The Matrix: Path of Neo]]'', a 2005 action-adventure video game
* ''[[The Matrix Online]]'', a 2005 online multiplayer video game
* The Matrix, a world-wide virtual reality data network in the role playing game ''[[Shadowrun]]''

=== Literature === 
* ''Matrix'', a 1969 novel by [[John Rankine (writer)|John Rankine]], writing as Douglas R. Mason
* [[Matrix (Perry and Tucker novel)|''Matrix'' (Perry and Tucker novel)]], a 1998 ''Doctor Who'' novel by Robert Perry and Mike Tucker
* ''Matrix: Echoes of Growing Up West'', a 2010 collection of poems by [[Michael R. Collings]]
* [[Matrix (Groff novel)|''Matrix'' (Groff novel)]], a 2021 novel by Lauren Groff
* [[Matrix (journal)|''Matrix'' (journal)]], a journal on printing published by [[Whittington Press]]
* [[The Matrix (magazine)|''The Matrix'' (magazine)]], published by the Association for Women in Communications
* ''The Matrix'', a 1920 novel by [[Maria Thompson Daviess]]
* ''The Matrix'', a 1981 novel by [[Jo Bannister]]
* ''The Matrix'', a 1994 novel by [[Denis MacEoin]], writing as Jonathan Aycliffe
* ''The Matrix'', a 2004 non-fiction book about the 1999 film by [[Joshua Clover]]

=== Music ===
* [[Matrix (band)]], an American jazz-fusion ensemble
* [[Matrix (musician)]], a British producer and DJ
* [[Matrix (music)]], an element in musical variations that remains unchanged
* ''matrix'', a 2000 album by [[Ryoji Ikeda]]
* [[Matrix (EP)|''Matrix'' (EP)]], by B.A.P, 2015
* "Matrix", a song by Chick Corea from the 1968 album ''[[Now He Sings, Now He Sobs]]''
* "Matrix", a song by Kate Pierson from the 2015 album ''[[Guitars and Microphones]]''
* [[The Matrix (production team)]], an American-British production team Specializing in Pop Music.
** [[The Matrix (album)|''The Matrix'' (album)]], 2009
* "The Matrix", a Song by [[Mother Mother]] From the 2024 Album [[Grief Chapter]].

== Businesses and organisations ==
*[[Matrix management]] is an organizational structure in which some individuals report to more than one supervisor or leader
* [[Matrix Business Technologies]] or Matrix Telecom, Inc., an American telecommunications firm
* [[Matrix Chambers]], a set of barristers' chambers in London and Geneva
* [[Matrix Feminist Design Co-operative]], a London-based architectural collective, 1980–1994
* [[Matrix Games]], an American video game publisher
* [[Matrix Partners]], an American private equity investment firm
* [[Matrix Software]], or Matrix Corporation, a Japanese video game developer
* [[Matrix (club)]], a Berlin nightclub opened in 1996
* [[The Matrix (club)]], a San Francisco nightclub, 1965–1972
* [[The Matrix Theatre Company]], in Los Angeles, California, US
* [[Matrix Concepts Holdings Berhad|Matrix Concepts]], a Malaysian property developer

== People ==
* [[David Krejčí]] (born 1986), Czech ice hockey player nicknamed "The Matrix"
* [[Shawn Marion]] (born 1978), American basketball player nicknamed "The Matrix"
* [[Marco Materazzi]] (born 1973), Italian footballer nicknamed "Matrix"

== Transportation ==
* [[Hyundai Matrix]], a multi-purpose road vehicle
* [[Toyota Matrix]], a compact hatchback car
* PA-46R-350T Matrix, a version of the [[Piper PA-46#PA-46R-350T Matrix|Piper PA-46]] aircraft

== Other uses ==
* [[Multistate Anti-Terrorism Information Exchange]] (MATRIX), an American data mining system
* [[Matrix (magic trick)]], a close-up magic coin and card trick
* Matrix, a brand name of veterinary progestin [[altrenogest]]
* [[Oberheim Matrix synthesizers]], music keyboards
* Castle Matrix, near [[Rathkeale]], County Limerick, Ireland

== See also ==
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* [[Matrice (disambiguation)]]

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