vector
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: vectors · vectoring · vectored
Sense 1
A directed quantity, one with both magnitude and direction; the signed difference between two points.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A directed quantity, one with both magnitude and direction; the signed difference between two points. — Any member of a (generalized) vector space.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To set (particularly an aircraft) on a course toward a selected point.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To redirect to a vector, or code entry point.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “vector” mean?
A directed quantity, one with both magnitude and direction; the signed difference between two points.
Is “vector” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.