Vector

Pronunciation: /ˈvɛktər/

Vector (noun)

  1. A quantity with both direction and size, often used in math and physics.
  2. An organism that carries and spreads a disease without being affected by it.
  3. A tool used to transfer genetic material into a cell.

Examples

  • The vector points north and has a magnitude of five.
  • Calculate the vector's length using the given coordinates.

Common collocations: calculate a vector, vector magnitude, vector direction, identify a vector, vector control

Synonyms of Vector

Formal

Neutral