vector
A directed quantity, one with both magnitude and directionA directed quantity, one with both magnitude and direction; the signed difference between two points.
» What is the difference between raster and vector graphics?
В чем разница между растровой и векторной графикой?
В чём разница между растровой и векторной графикой?
Meaning
11 sensesA directed quantity, one with both magnitude and direction; the signed difference between two points.
Velocity is a vector defined by the speed of an object and its direction.
A directed quantity, one with both magnitude and direction; the signed difference between two points.
Any member of a (generalized) vector space.
The vectors in #123;#92;mathbbQ#125;#91;X#93; are the single-variable polynomials with rational coefficients: one is #92;textstylex#123;42#125;#43;#92;frac1#123;137#125;x-1.
An ordered tuple, originally one representing a directed quantity, but by extension any one-dimensional matrix.
Computers store many types of data as vectors for ease of processing.
A chosen course or direction for motion, as of an aircraft.
курсkurs, направле́ниеnapravlénije
A kind of dynamically resizable array.
ве́кторvéktor, масси́вmassív
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.
(attributive)A graphical representation using outlines; vector graphics.
a vector image, vector graphics
A carrier of a disease-causing agent.
A DNA molecule used to carry genetic information from one organism into another.
перено́счикperenósčik
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)
- (genetics) a virus or other agent that is used to deliver DNA to a cell
- a variable quantity that can be resolved into components
- any agent (person or animal or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease
- a straight line segment whose length is magnitude and whose orientation in space is direction
Examples
19 sentencesWhat is the difference between raster and vector graphics?
ruВ чем разница между растровой и векторной графикой?
These matrices form a vector space.
Ці матриці утворюють векторний простір.
Every vector space has a basis.
deJeder Vektorraum hat eine Basis.
Mosquitoes are a vector for disease.
It's common and there are numerous vectors.
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 4
By meaning 1
Origin
Learned borrowing from Latin vector (“carrier, transporter”), from vehō (“to carry, transpLearned borrowing from Latin vector (“carrier, transporter”), from vehō (“to carry, transport, bear”), also ultimately the root of English vehicle.
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Forms
plural: vectorsSynonyms
1 synonyms- any agent (person or animal or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease:transmitter