Vector
/ˈvektər/noun
An object that has both size and direction.
Wind is often represented as a vector, with direction and speed.
Often appears as...
- adding vectors
- vector multiplication
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Directional Quantity
Vector in technical contexts often refers to an amount with a direction, like force or velocity.
The airplane's vector indicates a northeast direction at a high speed.
Pro Tip 2/2Visual Representation
Vectors are typically shown as arrows in diagrams where length represents magnitude and the point shows direction.
The vector in the physics diagram showed the car's acceleration.
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