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vector
/ˈvɛktɚ/
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What does vector mean?
noun
- A directed quantity, one with both magnitude and direction; the signed difference between two points.
- Any member of a (generalized) vector space.
- An ordered tuple, originally one representing a directed quantity, but by extension any one-dimensional matrix.
More meanings (10)
noun
- A chosen course or direction for motion, as of an aircraft.
- A kind of dynamically resizable array.
- 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.
- A graphical representation using outlines; vector graphics.
- A DNA molecule used to carry genetic information from one organism into another.
- A person or entity that passes along an urban legend or other meme.
- A recurring psychosocial issue that stimulates growth and development in the personality.
- Forces, developments, phenomena, processes, systems, etc. which influence the trajectory of history (e.g. imperialism)
verb
- To set (particularly an aircraft) on a course toward a selected point.
- To redirect to a vector, or code entry point.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈvɛktɚ/
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One of them says: 'The area swept out in a given time by the radius vector of the path of a planet is proportional to the time taken.'