Vector

Vector may refer to:

In computer science

A one-dimensional array
Vector (C++), a data type in the C++ Standard Template Library
Vector clock, an algorithm for generating a partial ordering of events in a distributed system and detecting causality violations
Vector (malware), methods used by computer viruses and malware to propagate themselves
Distance-vector routing protocol, a class of routing protocols used in packet-switched networks for computer communications
Dope vector, a data structure used to store information about an array
Feature vector, in pattern recognition and machine learning, an n-dimensional vector of numerical features that represent some object
Initialization vector, used in cryptography
Interrupt vector, the location in memory of an interrupt handling routine
Vector game, refers to any video game that uses a vector graphics display
Vector monitor, a display device used for early computers
Vector processor, a computer processor which works on arrays of several numbers at once
Vector graphics, images defined by geometric primitives as opposed to bitmaps
Scalable Vector Graphics, a family of specifications of XML-based file format for describing two-dimensional vector graphics
Vector graphics editor, computer program that allows users to compose and edit vector graphics
Vector Markup Language, an XML language used to produce vector graphics
Vector Architect, a vector graphics editor designed by Owl Island Software
Support vector machine, in machine learning, a supervised learning method used for classification and regression
Vector space model, an algebraic model for representing objects as vectors of identifiers
Vector-06C, a computer developed in the USSR

In business

Vector Engineering, a company that specializes in the application of civil engineering, hydrogeology, geology, and geotechnical and geological engineering
Vector Limited, a New Zealand gas and electricity supplier
Vector Marketing, marketing arm of Alcas Corporation
Vector Motors, an automobile manufacturer
Vector M12, a vehicle designed by Vector Motors based on the Lamborghini Diablo
Vector W2, a concept car created by Vector Motors
Vector W8, a production car produced by Vector Motors
Vector WX-3, a prototype automobile created by Vector Motors in 1992
Vector Graphic, an early manufacturer of 8-bit microcomputers
Vector Group, a publicly traded holding company run by Bennett S. LeBow
Vector (company), a telecommunications company based in Poland
Vector Informatik, a software tool and components provider for development of embedded electronics

In entertainment

Vector (band), a 1980s New Wave rock band
Vector (Battle Angel Alita), a fictional character in the Battle Angel Alita manga
Vector (comics), a fictional character in the Marvel Comics Universe
Vector (journal), the critical journal of the British Science Fiction Association
Vector (novel), a 1999 novel by Robin Cook
Vector 13, a comic strip in the 2000 AD anthology
Vector Lovers, moniker used by British electronic music producer Martin Wheeler
The Vectors, a Swedish punk band
Vector Prime, a Star Wars novel written by R. A. Salvatore
Vector Prime (Transformers), one of the original thirteen Transformers, created by Primus
Vectorman, a game for Sega Genesis platform

Fictional characters and elements

Vector the Crocodile, a character in the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series
Vector (Battle Angel Alita), a character in the Battle Angel Alita manga series
Vector Sigma, a computer in the Transformers universe
Septima Vector, a character in the Harry Potter universe
Vector, a location in the video game Final Fantasy VI
Vector Industries, an organization in the Xenosaga video game series
Vector, in the Manga and anime series Elfen Lied
Vector class, a beginner racing class in Wipeout video game series

Other uses

Lift vector, an upwards force acting on aircraft
Light verb, or vector, in grammar, a verb participating in complex predication
The Vector, the student-run newspaper of the New Jersey Institute of Technology
Parker Vector, the name of a family of pens
TDI Vector, a prototype .45 ACP submachine gun developed by Transformational Defense Industries
Thrust vectoring, the ability of an aircraft or other vehicle to direct the thrust from its main engine(s)
Vector (food), a cereal manufactured by Kellogg's
Vector (journal), the critical journal of the British Science Fiction Association
Vector Arena, a 12,000-seat arena for sports and cultural events in Auckland City, New Zealand
Vectors Journal of Culture and Technology in a Dynamic Vernacular, an online journal
Vector, the British Army version of the Pinzgauer High Mobility All-Terrain Vehicle
Vector Map, a vector-based collection of Geographic Information System data about Earth at various levels of detail

Films

Vector, 1996 film starring Holly Marie Combs

Translation

The word "Vector" occurs as such in the following languages: English, Catalan, Spanish, Dutch.

Translation(s) in other languages: Czech: Vektor (rozcestník), Danish: Vektor (flertydig), German: Vektor (Begriffsklärung), Basque: Bektore, French: Vecteur (homonymie), Korean: 벡터, Croatian: Vektor (razdvojba), Indonesian: Vektor, Icelandic: Vigur, Italian: Vettore, Hebrew: וקטור, Lithuanian: Vektorius (reikšmės), Japanese: ベクトル, Norwegian (Bokmål): Vektor, Low Saxon: Vekter (Mehrdüdig Begreep), Portuguese: Vector (desambiguação), Romanian: Vector (dezambiguizare), Russian: Вектор, Slovak: Vektor, Slovenian: Vektor, Thai: เวกเตอร์ (แก้ความกำกวม).