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    Vector (en. Vector)

    /ˈvɛktər/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Physical magnitude that has direction and sense.
    Displacement can be represented by a vector.
    El desplazamiento se puede representar mediante un vector.
    In computing, a sequence of instructions that represents data.
    A data vector is fundamental in programming.
    Un vector de datos es fundamental en la programación.
    An organism that transmits diseases.
    Mosquitoes are vectors of various diseases.
    Los mosquitos son vectores de diversas enfermedades.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'vector', which means 'carrier'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    force vector
    A vector that represents the applied force.
    vector de fuerza
    velocity vector
    A vector that indicates the speed and direction of motion.
    vector de velocidad

    Related Words

    magnitude
    Quantity that can be measured.
    magnitud
    direction
    Trajectory or course towards which something moves.
    dirección

    Slang Meanings

    Term used in the field of video games to refer to movement patterns.
    That movement vector is difficult to follow in the game.
    Ese vector de movimiento es difícil de seguir en el juego.