vector
//ˈvɛktər//
Noun
vectorSingular
vectorsPlural
1
A quantity having both magnitude and direction, typically represented by an arrow in mathematics and physics.
In physics, velocity is a vector because it has both speed and direction.
2
An organism, typically an insect, that transmits a disease or parasite from one animal or plant to another.
Mosquitoes are the primary vector for malaria transmission.
3
A course or direction taken by an aircraft.
The pilot adjusted the vector to avoid the storm.
4
In computing, a one-dimensional array of data elements.
The program stores the data in a vector for efficient processing.
Verb
1
To direct an aircraft in flight by radio.
The control tower vectored the plane to a safe landing.