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'''Vector''' most often refers to: |
'''Vector''' most often refers to: |
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*[[Euclidean vector]], a quantity with a magnitude and a direction |
* [[Euclidean vector]], a quantity with a magnitude and a direction |
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*[[Disease vector]], an agent that carries and transmits an infectious pathogen into another living organism |
* [[Disease vector]], an agent that carries and transmits an infectious pathogen into another living organism |
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'''Vector''' may also refer to: |
'''Vector''' may also refer to: |
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==Mathematics and physics== |
== Mathematics and physics == |
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*[[Vector (mathematics and physics)]] |
* [[Vector (mathematics and physics)]] |
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**[[Row and column vectors]], single row or column matrices |
** [[Row and column vectors]], single row or column matrices |
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**[[Vector |
** [[Vector quantity]] |
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**[[Vector field]], a vector for each point |
** [[Vector space]] |
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** [[Vector field]], a vector for each point |
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==Molecular biology== |
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*[[Vector (molecular biology)]], a DNA molecule used as a vehicle to artificially carry foreign genetic material into another cell |
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**[[Cloning vector]], a small piece of DNA into which a foreign DNA fragment can be inserted for cloning purposes |
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**[[Shuttle vector]], a plasmid constructed so that it can propagate in two different host species |
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**[[Viral vector]], a tool commonly used by molecular biologists to deliver genetic materials into cells |
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== Molecular biology == |
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==Computer science== |
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* [[Vector (molecular biology)]], a DNA molecule used as a vehicle to artificially carry foreign genetic material into another cell |
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*Vector, a one-dimensional [[array data structure]] |
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** [[Cloning vector]], a small piece of DNA into which a foreign DNA fragment can be inserted for cloning purposes |
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**[[Distance-vector routing protocol]], a class of routing protocols |
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** [[Shuttle vector]], a plasmid constructed so that it can propagate in two different host species |
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** [[Viral vector]], a tool commonly used by molecular biologists to deliver genetic materials into cells |
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**[[Feature vector]], an n-dimensional vector of numerical features that represent some object |
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**[[Interrupt vector]], the location in memory of an interrupt handling routine |
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**[[Initialization vector]], a fixed-size input to a cryptographic primitive |
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**[[Vector clock]], an algorithm |
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**[[Vector space model]], an algebraic model for representing text documents |
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**[[Vector (C++)]], a type in the C++ Standard Template Library |
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*[[Euclidean vector]], a geometric object with a direction and magnitude |
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**[[Vector graphics]], images defined by geometric primitives as opposed to bitmaps |
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**[[Vector monitor]], a display device used for early computers |
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**[[Vector game]], any video game that uses a vector graphics display |
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*[[Vector (malware)]], approach used, or vulnerability exploited, in attacking a computer system |
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== Computer science == |
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==Transportation== |
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* Vector, a one-dimensional [[array data structure]] |
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===Vehicles=== |
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** [[Distance-vector routing protocol]], a class of routing protocols |
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====Aircraft==== |
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** [[Dope vector]], a data structure used to store information about an array |
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*[[Aerodyne Systems Vector]], an ultralight aircraft |
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** [[Feature vector]], an n-dimensional vector of numerical features that represent some object |
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*[[Hall Vector 1]], a glider |
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** [[Interrupt vector]], the location in memory of an interrupt handling routine |
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*A brand of reconnaissance drone produced by [[Quantum-Systems]] |
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** [[Initialization vector]], a fixed-size input to a cryptographic primitive |
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** [[Vector clock]], an algorithm |
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** [[Vector space model]], an algebraic model for representing text documents |
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** [[Vector (C++)]], a type in the C++ Standard Template Library |
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* [[Euclidean vector]], a geometric object with a direction and magnitude |
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** [[Vector graphics]], images defined by geometric primitives as opposed to bitmaps |
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** [[Vector monitor]], a display device used for early computers |
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** [[Vector game]], any video game that uses a vector graphics display |
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* [[Vector (malware)]], approach used, or vulnerability exploited, in attacking a computer system |
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* [[Vector (robot)]], a 2018 robot by Anki |
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== Transportation == |
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====Nautical vessels==== |
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=== Vehicles === |
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*{{ship|MT|Vector}}, a Philippine tanker ship |
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==== Aircraft ==== |
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*{{ship|CCGS|Vector}}, a 1967 hydrographic survey vessel in the Canadian Coast Guard |
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* [[Aerodyne Systems Vector]], an ultralight aircraft |
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* [[Hall Vector 1]], a glider |
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* A brand of reconnaissance drone produced by [[Quantum-Systems]] |
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* [[Radar vector]], headings assigned by air traffic control for navigation |
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==== Nautical vessels ==== |
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* {{ship|MT|Vector}}, a Philippine tanker ship |
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*[[Pinzgauer High-Mobility All-Terrain Vehicle]] (ATV) (Vector), a military patrol vehicle |
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* {{ship|CCGS|Vector}}, a 1967 hydrographic survey vessel in the Canadian Coast Guard |
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*[[VECTOR]], a Dutch light utility vehicle |
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*Vector, a variant of the [[Saab 9-3]] automobile |
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*[[Vector Motors]] sports cars |
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**[[Vector M12]] |
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**[[Vector W2]] |
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**[[Vector W8]] |
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**[[Vector WX-3]] |
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**[[Vector SRV8]] |
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==== Automotive vehicles ==== |
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* [[Pinzgauer High-Mobility All-Terrain Vehicle]] (ATV) (Vector), a military patrol vehicle |
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*[[Thrust vectoring]], directing aircraft jet thrust |
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* [[VECTOR]], a Dutch light utility vehicle |
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* Vector, a variant of the [[Saab 9-3]] automobile |
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* [[Vector Motors]] sports cars |
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** [[Vector M12]] |
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** [[Vector W2]] |
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** [[Vector W8]] |
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** [[Vector WX-3]] |
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** [[Vector SRV8]] |
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=== Other transportation === |
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==Entertainment== |
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* [[Thrust vectoring]], directing engine thrust |
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===Characters and fictional elements=== |
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*[[Vector (Battle Angel Alita)|Vector (''Battle Angel Alita'')]] |
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*[[Vector (comics)]], Marvel Comics |
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*[[Vector (G.I. Joe)]], vehicle |
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*[[Vector the Crocodile]], in the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series |
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*Septima Vector, a [[Minor Hogwarts teachers#Professor Vector|Hogwarts professor in the ''Harry Potter'' universe]] |
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*Vector, a Barian Emperor from ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal]]'' |
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*Vector class in ''[[Wipeout (Psygnosis video game series)|Wipeout]]'' games |
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*Victor "Vector" Perkins in ''[[Despicable Me (film)]]'', 2010 |
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*Vector, in the game ''[[Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City]]'' |
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*Vector, a weapon in the series ''[[Elfen Lied]]'' |
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*Vector, a [[List of Final Fantasy VI locations#Vector|location in the video game ''Final Fantasy VI'']] |
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*Vector Industries, an [[List of organizations in Xenosaga#Vector Industries|organization in the ''Xenosaga'' video game series]] |
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== Entertainment == |
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=== Characters and fictional elements === |
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*[[Vector (game)]], 1970 board game |
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*[[Vector ( |
* [[Vector (Battle Angel Alita)|Vector (''Battle Angel Alita'')]] |
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* [[Vector (comics)]], Marvel Comics |
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*''[[Vectorman]]'', 1995, for Sega |
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* [[Vector (G.I. Joe)]], vehicle |
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* [[Vector the Crocodile]], in the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series |
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* Septima Vector, a [[Minor Hogwarts teachers#Professor Vector|Hogwarts professor in the ''Harry Potter'' universe]] |
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* Vector, a Barian Emperor from ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal]]'' |
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* Vector class in ''[[Wipeout (Psygnosis video game series)|Wipeout]]'' games |
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* Victor "Vector" Perkins in ''[[Despicable Me (film)]]'', 2010 |
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* Vector, in the game ''[[Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City]]'' |
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* Vector, a weapon in the series ''[[Elfen Lied]]'' |
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* Vector, a [[List of Final Fantasy VI locations#Vector|location in the video game ''Final Fantasy VI'']] |
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* Vector Industries, an [[List of organizations in Xenosaga#Vector Industries|organization in the ''Xenosaga'' video game series]] |
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=== Games === |
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*[[Vector ( |
* [[Vector (video game)|''Vector'' (video game)]], 2012 video game |
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* ''[[Vectorman]]'', 1995, for Sega |
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*[[Vector (Haken album)|''Vector'' (Haken album)]], 2018 |
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*[[Vector (rapper)]] (b. 1983), Nigerian |
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*Martin Wheeler, aka [[Vector Lovers]] |
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=== Music === |
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* [[Vector (band)]], 1980s |
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*[[Anki (company)#Vector|Vector]], an entertainment robot by the company Anki |
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* [[Vector (album)|''Vector'' (album)]], a 2018 album by Haken |
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* [[Vector (rapper)]] (b. 1983), Nigerian |
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* Martin Wheeler, aka [[Vector Lovers]] |
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==Literature== |
== Literature == |
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*[[Vector (magazine)|''Vector'' (magazine)]], the critical journal of the British Science Fiction Association |
* [[Vector (magazine)|''Vector'' (magazine)]], the critical journal of the British Science Fiction Association |
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*[[Vectors (journal)|''Vectors'' (journal)]], a defunct online journal covering digital humanities |
* [[Vectors (journal)|''Vectors'' (journal)]], a defunct online journal covering digital humanities |
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*[[The Vector (newspaper)|''The Vector'' (newspaper)]], a student-run newspaper of the New Jersey Institute of Technology |
* [[The Vector (newspaper)|''The Vector'' (newspaper)]], a student-run newspaper of the New Jersey Institute of Technology |
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*[[Vector (novel)|''Vector'' (novel)]], a 1999 novel by Robin Cook |
* [[Vector (novel)|''Vector'' (novel)]], a 1999 novel by Robin Cook |
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*''[[Vector Prime]]'', a 1999 ''Star Wars'' novel written by R. A. Salvatore |
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*''[[Vector 13]]'', a comic strip in the ''2000 AD'' anthology |
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==Business== |
== Business == |
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*[[Vector Informatik]], a software tool and components provider for development of embedded electronics |
* [[Vector Informatik]], a software tool and components provider for development of embedded electronics |
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*[[Vector Engineering]], multinational engineering, procurement, construction management, and operations service provider |
* [[Vector Engineering]], multinational engineering, procurement, construction management, and operations service provider |
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*[[Vector Graphic]], an early manufacturer of 8-bit microcomputers |
* [[Vector Graphic]], an early manufacturer of 8-bit microcomputers |
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*[[Vector Group]], a publicly traded holding company, focusing on tobacco and real estate |
* [[Vector Group]], a publicly traded holding company, focusing on tobacco and real estate |
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*[[Vector Limited]], a New Zealand gas and electricity supplier |
* [[Vector Limited]], a New Zealand gas and electricity supplier |
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*[[Vector Marketing]], a multi-level knife marketing company |
* [[Vector Marketing]], a multi-level knife marketing company |
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*[[Vector Motors]], an automobile manufacturer |
* [[Vector Motors]], an automobile manufacturer |
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*[[Vector Launch]], an American space technology company, 2016–2019<!-- formerly Vector Space Systems --> |
* [[Vector Launch]], an American space technology company, 2016–2019<!-- formerly Vector Space Systems --> |
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*[[State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology VECTOR]], a biological research center in Russia |
* [[State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology VECTOR]], a biological research center in Russia |
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==Other uses== |
== Other uses == |
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*[[Interval vector]] in musical set theory |
* [[Interval vector]] in musical set theory |
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*[[KRISS Vector]], a .45 ACP submachine gun |
* [[KRISS Vector]], a .45 ACP submachine gun |
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*[[Light verb]], or ''vector verb'', in grammar |
* [[Light verb]], or ''vector verb'', in grammar |
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*[[Parker Vector]], pens |
* [[Parker Vector]], pens |
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*[[Vector Arena]], Auckland, New Zealand |
* [[Vector Arena]], Auckland, New Zealand |
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*[[Vector Map]], a collection of Earth GIS data |
* [[Vector Map]], a collection of Earth GIS data |
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*[[Vector 2022]], a Wikipedia skin |
* [[Vector 2022]], a Wikipedia skin |
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==See also== |
== See also == |
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{{canned search|vector}} |
{{canned search|vector}} |
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*[[Vectra (disambiguation)]] |
* [[Vectra (disambiguation)]] |
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*[[Vectorization (disambiguation)]] |
* [[Vectorization (disambiguation)]] |
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*[[Vector graphics (disambiguation)]] |
* [[Vector graphics (disambiguation)]] |
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*[[Vektor (disambiguation)]] |
* [[Vektor (disambiguation)]] |
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*{{in title|plural=yes}} |
* {{in title|plural=yes}} |
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*{{look from}} |
* {{look from}} |
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{{disambiguation}} |
{{disambiguation}} |
Latest revision as of 12:35, 8 September 2024
Vector most often refers to:
- Euclidean vector, a quantity with a magnitude and a direction
- Disease vector, an agent that carries and transmits an infectious pathogen into another living organism
Vector may also refer to:
Mathematics and physics
[edit]- Vector (mathematics and physics)
- Row and column vectors, single row or column matrices
- Vector quantity
- Vector space
- Vector field, a vector for each point
Molecular biology
[edit]- Vector (molecular biology), a DNA molecule used as a vehicle to artificially carry foreign genetic material into another cell
- Cloning vector, a small piece of DNA into which a foreign DNA fragment can be inserted for cloning purposes
- Shuttle vector, a plasmid constructed so that it can propagate in two different host species
- Viral vector, a tool commonly used by molecular biologists to deliver genetic materials into cells
Computer science
[edit]- Vector, a one-dimensional array data structure
- Distance-vector routing protocol, a class of routing protocols
- Dope vector, a data structure used to store information about an array
- Feature vector, an n-dimensional vector of numerical features that represent some object
- Interrupt vector, the location in memory of an interrupt handling routine
- Initialization vector, a fixed-size input to a cryptographic primitive
- Vector clock, an algorithm
- Vector space model, an algebraic model for representing text documents
- Vector (C++), a type in the C++ Standard Template Library
- Euclidean vector, a geometric object with a direction and magnitude
- Vector graphics, images defined by geometric primitives as opposed to bitmaps
- Vector monitor, a display device used for early computers
- Vector game, any video game that uses a vector graphics display
- Vector (malware), approach used, or vulnerability exploited, in attacking a computer system
- Vector (robot), a 2018 robot by Anki
Transportation
[edit]Vehicles
[edit]Aircraft
[edit]- Aerodyne Systems Vector, an ultralight aircraft
- Hall Vector 1, a glider
- A brand of reconnaissance drone produced by Quantum-Systems
- Radar vector, headings assigned by air traffic control for navigation
Nautical vessels
[edit]- MT Vector, a Philippine tanker ship
- CCGS Vector, a 1967 hydrographic survey vessel in the Canadian Coast Guard
Automotive vehicles
[edit]- Pinzgauer High-Mobility All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) (Vector), a military patrol vehicle
- VECTOR, a Dutch light utility vehicle
- Vector, a variant of the Saab 9-3 automobile
- Vector Motors sports cars
Other transportation
[edit]- Thrust vectoring, directing engine thrust
Entertainment
[edit]Characters and fictional elements
[edit]- Vector (Battle Angel Alita)
- Vector (comics), Marvel Comics
- Vector (G.I. Joe), vehicle
- Vector the Crocodile, in the Sonic the Hedgehog series
- Septima Vector, a Hogwarts professor in the Harry Potter universe
- Vector, a Barian Emperor from Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal
- Vector class in Wipeout games
- Victor "Vector" Perkins in Despicable Me (film), 2010
- Vector, in the game Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City
- Vector, a weapon in the series Elfen Lied
- Vector, a location in the video game Final Fantasy VI
- Vector Industries, an organization in the Xenosaga video game series
Games
[edit]- Vector (video game), 2012 video game
- Vectorman, 1995, for Sega
Music
[edit]- Vector (band), 1980s
- Vector (album), a 2018 album by Haken
- Vector (rapper) (b. 1983), Nigerian
- Martin Wheeler, aka Vector Lovers
Literature
[edit]- Vector (magazine), the critical journal of the British Science Fiction Association
- Vectors (journal), a defunct online journal covering digital humanities
- The Vector (newspaper), a student-run newspaper of the New Jersey Institute of Technology
- Vector (novel), a 1999 novel by Robin Cook
Business
[edit]- Vector Informatik, a software tool and components provider for development of embedded electronics
- Vector Engineering, multinational engineering, procurement, construction management, and operations service provider
- Vector Graphic, an early manufacturer of 8-bit microcomputers
- Vector Group, a publicly traded holding company, focusing on tobacco and real estate
- Vector Limited, a New Zealand gas and electricity supplier
- Vector Marketing, a multi-level knife marketing company
- Vector Motors, an automobile manufacturer
- Vector Launch, an American space technology company, 2016–2019
- State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology VECTOR, a biological research center in Russia
Other uses
[edit]- Interval vector in musical set theory
- KRISS Vector, a .45 ACP submachine gun
- Light verb, or vector verb, in grammar
- Parker Vector, pens
- Vector Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
- Vector Map, a collection of Earth GIS data
- Vector 2022, a Wikipedia skin
See also
[edit]Search for "vector" on Wikipedia.