vector
To set on a course toward a selected pointTo set (particularly an aircraft) on a course toward a selected point.
» 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
2 sensesTo set (particularly an aircraft) on a course toward a selected point.
To redirect to a vector, or code entry point.
Examples
19 sentencesWhat is the difference between raster and vector graphics?
ruВ чем разница между растровой и векторной графикой? — awiz
These matrices form a vector space.
Ці матриці утворюють векторний простір. — Leonid
Every vector space has a basis.
deJeder Vektorraum hat eine Basis. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Mosquitoes are a vector for disease.
It's common and there are numerous vectors.
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
vectors, vectoring, vectored, vectoredWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle