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Substantiivi

1. (mathematics, physics) A directed quantity, one with both magnitude and direction; the signed difference between two points.
2. (mathematics) Any member of a (generalized) vector space.
3. (mathematics, computing) An ordered tuple, originally one representing a directed quantity, but by extension any one-dimensional matrix.
4. (aviation) A chosen course or direction for motion, as of an aircraft.
5. (psychology) The way in which the eyes are drawn across the visual text.
6. (programming) A kind of dynamically resizable array.
7. (computing, operating systems) A memory address containing the address of a code entry point, usually one which is part of a table and often one that is dereferenced and jumped to during the execution of an interrupt.
8. (computer graphics, attributive) A graphical representation using outlines; vector graphics.
9. (epidemiology) A carrier of a disease-causing agent.
10. (molecular biology) A DNA molecule used to carry genetic information from one organism into another.
11. (sociology) A person or entity that passes along an urban legend or other meme.
12. (psychology) A recurring psychosocial issue that stimulates growth and development in the personality.
13. (history) Forces, developments, phenomena, processes, systems, etc. which influence the trajectory of history (e.g. imperialism)

Verbi

1. To set (particularly an aircraft) on a course toward a selected point.
2. (computing) To redirect to a vector, or code entry point.