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(1) In computer graphics, a line designated by its end points (X-Y or X-Y-Z coordinates). When a circle is drawn, it is made up of many small vectors. See vector graphics and graphics. (2) In...
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Definition: vector
(1) In computer graphics, a line designated by its end points (X-Y or X-Y-Z coordinates). When a circle is drawn, it is made up of many small vectors. See vector graphics and graphics.
(2) In matrix algebra, a one-row or one-column matrix.
(3) An airplane's travel path.
(4) More generically, an influence of some type.
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