Definitions for Vector
ˈvɛk tərvec·tor

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 3 votes

1. vectornoun

   a variable quantity that can be resolved into components

2. vectornoun

   a straight line segment whose length is magnitude and whose orientation in space is direction

3. vector, transmitternoun

   any agent (person or animal or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease

   "mosquitos are vectors of malaria and yellow fever"; "fleas are vectors of the plague"; "aphids are transmitters of plant diseases"; "when medical scientists talk about vectors they are usually talking about insects"

4. vectornoun

   (genetics) a virus or other agent that is used to deliver DNA to a cell

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. vectornoun

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

2. vectornoun

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

3. vectornoun

   Any member of a (generalized) vector space.

   The vectors in uE00097910uE001 are the single-variable polynomials with rational coefficients: one is uE00097911uE001.

4. vectornoun

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

5. vectornoun

   A carrier of a disease-causing agent.

6. vectornoun

   A person or entity that passes along an urban legend or other meme.

7. vectornoun

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

8. vectornoun

   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. vectornoun

   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. vectorverb

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

11. vectornoun

    A one-dimensional array.

12. Etymology: From vector, from veho.

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1. VECTOR

   The VECTOR (Versatile Expeditionary Commando Tactial Off Road) is a Dutch light all-terrain tactical vehicle, designed and developed by defence contractor Defenture for use with special operations forces. The VECTOR was developed in close cooperation with the Korps Commandotroepen (KCT) of the Royal Netherlands Army and is tailor-made for use in special operations, providing a combination of high mobility and firepower with light armour.

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1. vector

   A vector is a quantity that has both magnitude (or size) and direction. It is often represented by an arrow, where the length indicates the magnitude and the direction of the arrow indicates the direction of the vector. In mathematics and physics, vectors are used to describe various physical quantities such as force, velocity, or displacement. In computer science, vector may also refer to an ordered list or array of numerical values.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Vectornoun

   same as Radius vector

2. Vectornoun

   a directed quantity, as a straight line, a force, or a velocity. Vectors are said to be equal when their directions are the same their magnitudes equal. Cf. Scalar

3. Etymology: [L., a bearer, carrier. fr. vehere, vectum, to carry.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Vector

   vek′tor, n. (math.) any directed quantity, as a straight line in space, involving both its direction and magnitude.—n. Vectitā′tion, a carrying.—adj. Vectō′rial. [L.,—vehĕre, vectum, to convey.]

Matched Categories

1. • Agent
   • Animal
   • Genetics
   • Straight Line
   • Variable
   • Virus

Anagrams for Vector »

1. covert

How to pronounce Vector?

1. Alex

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Vector in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Vector in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Vector in a Sentence

1. Bate, Mueller & White, 1971, "Fundamentals of Astrodynamics":

   Equation (1.2-9) is a second order, nonlinear, vector, differential equation which has defied solution in its present form. It is here therefore we depart from the realities of nature to make some simplifying assumptions...

2. Washington Governor Jay Inslee:

   This is a low risk. It appears to have a transmission vector that really should not prevent anyone from going anywhere in Snohomish County, except maybe the isolation ward at the hospital.

3. Alexis Thompson:

   There were no novel side effects identified that related either to the LentiGlobin vector or the gene therapy procedure itself, we clearly want to watch for a much more extended period of time to be sure that there are no additional safety concerns.

4. Mark Ostrowski:

   Unfortunately these predictions are becoming reality. Misinformation campaigns is an attack vector that we have seen across many landscapes, the full impact of such campaigns might have not been fully understood in past years.

5. "Scratch" Garrison:

   A plan is just a tangent vector on the manifold of reality.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Vector
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Vector
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vector
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Vector
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Vector