vector

/ˈvɛktə//ˈvɛktɚ/

noun

  1. 1

    A directed quantity, one with both magnitude and direction; the signed difference between two points.

  2. 2

    An ordered tuple representing a directed quantity or the signed difference between two points.

  3. 3

    Any member of a (generalized) vector space.

    The vectors in {\mathbb Q}[X] are the single-variable polynomials with rational coefficients: one is \textstyle x^{42}+\frac1{137}x-1.
  4. 4

    A chosen course or direction for motion, as of an aircraft.

  5. 5

    A carrier of a disease-causing agent.

  6. 6

    (by extension) A person or entity that passes along an urban legend or other meme.

  7. 7

    A recurring psychosocial issue that stimulates growth and development in the personality.

  8. 8

    The way in which the eyes are drawn across the visual text. The trail that a book cover can encourage the eyes to follow from certain objects to others.

  9. 9

    (operating systems) A memory address containing the address of a code entry point, usually one which is part of a table and often one that is dereferenced and jumped to during the execution of an interrupt.

  10. 10

    A one-dimensional array.

  11. 11

    A graphical representation using outlines; vector graphics.

    a vector image
  12. 12

    A DNA molecule used to carry genetic information from one organism into another.

verb

  1. 1

    To set (particularly an aircraft) on a course toward a selected point.

  2. 2

    To redirect to a vector, or code entry point.

Translate “vector” to another language

Click any language to open the translator with this word already filled in.