What is the meaning of Vector?

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.

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

The way in which the eyes are drawn across the visual text. (Can we verify this sense?)

A kind of dynamically resizable array.

  1. 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.
  2. A graphical representation using outlines; vector graphics.

    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 carrier of a disease-causing agent.

    1. A DNA molecule used to carry genetic information from one organism into another.
    2. A person or entity that passes along an urban legend or other meme.
    3. A recurring psychosocial issue that stimulates growth and development in the personality. (Can we verify this sense?)

    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. (Can we verify this sense?)

    Forces, developments, phenomena, processes, systems, etc. which influence the trajectory of history (e.g. imperialism)

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

    To redirect to a vector, or code entry point.

    vector

    vector, an element of a vector space

    vector

    bearer, carrier

    passenger

    first-person singular present passive indicative of vectō

    Pre-reform spelling (used until 1943 in Brazil and 1990 in Portugal) of vetor. Still used in countries where the agreement hasn't come into effect; may occur as a sporadic misspelling.

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    Source: wiktionary.org