Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

1. (mathematics, physics) A directed quantity, one with both magnitude and direction; the signed difference between two points.
2. (programming) A kind of dynamically resizable array.
3. (epidemiology) A carrier of a disease-causing agent.
4. (history) Forces, developments, phenomena, processes, systems, etc. which influence the trajectory of history (e.g. imperialism)
5. To set (particularly an aircraft) on a course toward a selected point.
6. (computing) To redirect to a vector, or code entry point.

Example Sentences

Velocity is a vector defined by the speed of an object and its direction.

As examples of vector quantities may be mentioned the distance between any two given points, a velocity, a force, an acceleration, angular velocity, intensity of magnetization flux of heat.

To create a vector of students in a class, you will want the vector to be large enough […]

[…] if love is vectored toward an object and Elinor's here flies toward Marianne, Marianne's in turn toward Willoughby.

Word Forms

• vectors
• vectoring
• vectored

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When Should You Use Vector?

Use vector when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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