What is "vector"

Vector \Vec"tor\, n. [L., a bearer, carrier. fr. vehere, vectum, to carry.]

1. Same as Radius vector.

2. (Math.) A directed quantity, as a straight line, a force, or a velocity. Vectors are said to be equal when their directions are the same their magnitudes equal. Cf. Scalar.

   Note: In a triangle, either side is the vector sum of the other two sides taken in proper order; the process finding the vector sum of two or more vectors is vector addition (see under Addition).

"quantity having magnitude and direction," 1846; earlier "line joining a fixed point and a variable point," 1704, from Latin vector "one who carries or conveys, carrier" (also "one who rides"), agent noun from past participle stem of vehere "carry, convey" (see vehicle). Related: Vectorial.

n. 1 (context mathematics English) A directed quantity, one with both magnitude and direction; the signed difference between two points. 2 (context mathematics English) An ordered tuple representing a directed quantity or the (soplink signed difference) between two points. 3 (context mathematics English) Any member of a (generalized) vector space. 4 (context aviation English) A chosen course or direction for motion, as of an aircraft. 5 (senseid en carrier of a disease-causing agent)(context epidemiology English) A carrier of a disease-causing agent. 6 (context sociology English) A person or entity that passes along an urban legend or other meme. 7 (context psychology English) A recurring psychosocial issue that stimulates growth and development in the personality. 8 The way in which the eyes are drawn across the visual text. The trail that a book cover can encourage the eyes to follow from certain objects to others.(rfex: English) 9 (context computing operating systems English) A memory address containing the address of a code entry point, usually one which is part of a table and often one that is dereference and jump to during the execution of an interrupt. 10 (context programming English) A one-dimensional array. 11 (lb en molecular biology) A DNA molecule used to carry genetic information from one organism into another. vb. To set (particularly an aircraft) on a course toward a selected point.

1. n. a variable quantity that can be resolved into components

2. a straight line segment whose length is magnitude and whose orientation in space is direction

3. any agent (person or animal or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease; "mosquitos are vectors of malaria and yellow fever"; "fleas are vectors of the plague"; "aphids are transmitters of plant diseases"; "when medical scientists talk about vectors they are usually talking about insects" [syn: transmitter]

Vector is a rock band formed in Sacramento, California in the early 1980s by Jimmy Abegg, Steve Griffith and Charlie Peacock. The band had several drummers over the years, including Aaron Smith and Bruce Spencer, both of whom also played drums for The 77s.

Although the lyrics of Vector's music did not always contain the overt lyrics of contemporary Christian music with which the band was sometimes associated, Vector's albums were released under Christian labels, and were an example of Christian rock.

Vector may refer to:

A vector in computing, specifically when talking about malicious code such as viruses or worms, is the method that this code uses to propagate itself or infect a computer. This sense is similar to, and derived from, its meaning in biology.

Some common vectors:

• buffer overflows — this is how the Blaster worm was able to propagate
• HTML email with JavaScript or other scripting enhancements
• networking protocol flaws

Vector is a breakfast cereal manufactured by Kellogg's Canada. It is advertised for its healthier ingredients over other cereal brands, especially in the area of sports. Kellogg's uses the term meal replacement instead of breakfast cereal for this product, but it is still classified as such.

Vector is the critical magazine of the British Science Fiction Association (BSFA). It is free to members of the BSFA and can be purchased at genre conventions and BSFA events. The first issue was published in 1958 under the founding editorship of E. C. Tubb.

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In epidemiology, a vector is any agent (person, animal, or microorganism) that carries and transmits an infectious pathogen into another living organism.

In molecular cloning, a vector is a DNA molecule used as a vehicle to artificially carry foreign genetic material into another cell, where it can be replicated and/or expressed. A vector containing foreign DNA is termed recombinant DNA. The four major types of vectors are plasmids, viral vectors, cosmids, and artificial chromosomes. Of these, the most commonly used vectors are plasmids. Common to all engineered vectors are an origin of replication, a multicloning site, and a selectable marker.

The vector itself is generally a DNA sequence that consists of an insert ( transgene) and a larger sequence that serves as the "backbone" of the vector. The purpose of a vector which transfers genetic information to another cell is typically to isolate, multiply, or express the insert in the target cell. All vectors may be used for cloning and are therefore cloning vectors, but there are also vectors designed specially for cloning, while others may be designed specifically for transcription and protein expression. Vectors designed specifically for the expression of the transgene in the target cell are called expression vectors, and generally have a promoter sequence that drives expression of the transgene. Simpler vectors called transcription vectors are only capable of being transcribed but not translated: they can be replicated in a target cell but not expressed, unlike expression vectors. Transcription vectors are used to amplify their insert.

The manipulation of DNA is normally conducted on E. coli, vectors therefore contains elements necessary for their maintenance in E. coli. However, vectors may also have elements that allow them to be maintained in another organism such as yeast, plant or mammalian cells, and these vectors are called shuttle vectors. Such vectors have bacterial or viral elements which may be transferred to the non-bacterial host organism, however other vectors termed intragenic vectors have also been developed to avoid the transfer of any genetic material from an alien species.

Insertion of a vector into the target cell is usually called transformation for bacterial cells, transfection for eukaryotic cells, although insertion of a viral vector is often called transduction.

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VECTOR, VECTOR is an international technology company, which specializes in the designing and manufacturing of innovative solutions for telecommunications operators in Europe. The company delivers solutions for active access network equipment and digital television headends. VECTOR’s customers are the leading cable operators in Europe. The extensive partner network enables support for small and medium-sized operators.

Established in Gdynia, Poland in 1988 by Jacek Kajut, Vector develops middleware solutions for IPTV and triple-play operators, installs broadband hardware and software, and offers consultancy services in the field of broadband and telephony. Vector currently has 400 employees with office in Gdynia.

Vector handled the implementation of Polish first HDTV systems at Telewizja Polska.

Acting as a professional services provider for the Cable network operators, Vector has been appointed to provide professional services to in excess of 60% of the programme to date.

In October 2008 VECTOR nominated for the UPC Broadband Award.

VECTOR together with its partners: Alcatel-Lucent, Telenet, Zon TV Cabo, TNO the Institute of Communication Technologies in Braunschweig are participating in Redesign project, supported by the European Union within the frame of the 7th Framework Program.

When used without any further description, vector refers either to:

• Most generally, an element of a vector space
• In physics and geometry, a Euclidean vector, used to represent physical quantities that have both magnitude and direction

Vector can also have a variety of different meanings depending on context.

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Vector is a board game published in 1970 by FX Schmid and Plan B. It is an abstract strategy game consisting of a board and one single movable piece. Players use cards to send the game piece in different directions to land on squares of different point values, or to go through a goal. The object of the game is to score the most points by landing on the high point squares, and bluffing one's opponents into landing on less valuable squares.

Olanrewaju Ogunmefun, better known by his stage name Vector tha Viper, is a Nigerian Hip hop artist. Vector has released two studio albums, his debut album State of Surprise (SOS) and The Second Coming. He is the voice behind the Sprite commercial that has aired on most radio stations across Nigeria since 2009. In anticipation of his second studio album, he released a mix tape titled "Bar Racks". He released his second studio album titled The Second Coming on 12 December 2012.