vectoring
ˈvɛktərɪŋ
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Definition of vectoring - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
aviationTECH.relating to the direction of an aircraftTECH.
  • The vectoring system ensures the plane stays on course.
directional navigational
2.
medicalTECH.pertaining to the transmission of a diseaseTECH.
  • Vectoring insects are responsible for spreading malaria.
spreading transmitting
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Origin of vectoring

Latin, vector (carrier) + -ing (present participle)

Examples of vectoring in a sentence

  • Vectoring data was crucial for the mission.
  • Vectoring organisms can cause widespread health issues.
  • Vectoring agents need to be controlled to prevent outbreaks.

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  1. French:de navigation, contagieux, ...
  2. German:Richtungssteuerung, Krankheitsübertragung, ...
  3. Italian:di direzione, di trasmissione, ...
  4. Spanish:vectorización, ...
  5. Portuguese:direcionamento, vetorização de doenças, ...
  6. Chinese:导航的, 传播疾病的, ...
  7. Japanese:ベクトルの, 媒介の, ...
  8. Arabic:تَوْجِيهِيّ, ناقل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְכוּוָּן, נִשָּׂא עַל־יְדֵי וֶקְטוֹרִים, ...
  10. Russian:векторный, переносный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:напрямний, переносний, ...
  12. Hindi:दिशा-निर्देशन, संक्रमण, ...
vector
ˈvɛktər

Definition of vector - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mathematicsTECH.quantity with magnitude and directionTECH.
  • The vector showed the force's direction and magnitude.
magnitude
2.
technologyTECH.dynamically resizable arrayTECH.
  • The vector expanded as more elements were added.

Verb

tr.
1.
aviationTECH.direct a pilot by radio directionsTECH.
  • The tower vectored the pilot through the storm.
direct guide steer
2.
technologyTECH.redirect to a code entry pointTECH.
  • The program vectored the interrupt to the handler.
readdress redirect reroute
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planned methods to reduce or stop animals that carry diseases
The city invested heavily in vector control to fight the dengue outbreak.
digital image made of paths using math, scalable without losing quality
A vector image can be resized without becoming blurry.
1×n matrix representing a vector
The row vector was multiplied by the matrix.
mathematical representation of a quantum system's state
The state vector describes the electron's position and momentum.
supervised learning model for classification and regression tasks
Support vector machines are used for image classification.
branch of mathematics dealing with vectors and their operations
In vector algebra, we learn how to add and subtract vectors.

Origin of vector

Latin, vehere (to carry)

Examples of vector in a sentence

  • The vector was crucial in determining the plane's trajectory.
  • The vector's size doubled when new data was inserted.
  • In programming, a vector can store varying amounts of data.
  • The aircraft maintained a steady vector during the flight.
  • Controllers provided a new vector to avoid turbulence.
  • Ticks can act as a vector for Lyme disease.

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  1. French:vecteur, diriger, ...
  2. German:Vektor, lotsen, ...
  3. Italian:vettore, guidare, ...
  4. Spanish:vector, dirigir, ...
  5. Portuguese:vetor, orientar, ...
  6. Chinese:向量, 引导, ...
  7. Japanese:ベクトル, 誘導する, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَّجِه, وَجَّهَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:וֶקְטוֹר, לְכַוֵּן בַּקֶּשֶׁר, ...
  10. Russian:вектор, направлять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вектор, направляти, ...
  12. Hindi:सदिश, निर्देशित करना, ...

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