vectored

noun

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

(mathematics, computing) An ordered tuple, originally one representing a directed quantity, but by extension any one-dimensional matrix.

(mathematics) Any member of a (generalized) vector space.

(programming) A kind of dynamically resizable array.

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

(epidemiology) A carrier of a disease-causing agent.

(molecular biology) A DNA molecule used to carry genetic information from one organism into another.

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

(psychology) The way in which the eyes are drawn across the visual text.

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

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

(computing, operating systems) 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.

(computer graphics, attributive) A graphical representation using outlines; vector graphics.

verb

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

(computing) To redirect to a vector, or code entry point.

Roots

vehovector- · Latin · carry, convey

Words related to vectored

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