"vector" meaning in English

See vector in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈvɛktə/ [UK], /ˈvɛktɚ/ [US] Audio: en-us-vector.ogg [US], en-au-vector.ogg [Australia] Forms: vector [singular], vectors [plural]
enPR: vĕk'tər [US] Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A vector is a quantity with both a size and a direction.
    Sense id: simple-vector-en-noun--G2A2ZS0 Categories (other): Mathematics
  2. A vector is an animal or insect that carries and spreads a disease. Synonyms: carrier
    Sense id: simple-vector-en-noun-JZOldtV0 Categories (other): Medicine
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