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For three dimensions, a vector is a triple of numbers (x, y, z).

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  1. noun Mathematics A quantity, such as velocity, completely specified by a magnitude and a direction.
  2. noun Mathematics A one-dimensional array.
  3. noun Mathematics An element of a vector space.
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  • In this picture an arrow represents a vector, which is defined by its length and by its direction. —  Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en]
  • In this article I am planning to introduce you to some of my findings around a new attack vector which is of type non-persistent XSS but a lot more dangerous than the persistent one. —  GNUCITIZEN Comments
  • As far as what attack vector is … well, I am not claiming that my English is perfect but if we google for the word vector you will see that there are mainly two types of definitions: one related to biology and one related to mathematics. —  GNUCITIZEN Comments
  • The direction of the vector was constant between bins, but the magnitude of this cell's vector was a function of the instantaneous discharge rate. —  CiteULike: Everyone's library
  • The pEF6-eIF2α-S51A-Myc-His expression vector was obtained from the BCCM / LMBP plasmid collection of the University of Ghent —  PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles
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matrix ·  parameter ·  measurement ·  input ·  frequency ·  velocity ·  x ·  equation ·  data ·  coefficient ·  sequence ·  configuration

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vector:   vectors
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  1. Latin, carrier, from vehere, vect-, to carry; see wegh- in Indo-European roots.

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  1. = French vecteur, from Latin vector, one who carries or conveys, from vehere, past participle vectus, carry, convey: see vection.
 

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