How to pronounce "vectors"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "vectors"

Learn how to break down "vectors" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

vec-tors
2 syllables

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

V EH1 K T ER0 Z
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation

Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "vectors"

Noun

  • A directed quantity, one with both magnitude and direction; the signed difference between two points.
  • An ordered tuple representing a directed quantity or the signed difference between two points.
  • Any member of a (generalized) vector space.
    Example: "The vectors in {\mathbb Q}[X] are the single-variable polynomials with rational coefficients: one is \textstyle x^{42}+\frac1{137}x-1."
  • A chosen course or direction for motion, as of an aircraft.
  • A carrier of a disease-causing agent.
  • (by extension) A person or entity that passes along an urban legend or other meme.
  • A recurring psychosocial issue that stimulates growth and development in the personality.
  • 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.
  • (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.
  • A one-dimensional array.
  • A graphical representation using outlines; vector graphics.
    Example: "a vector image"
  • A DNA molecule used to carry genetic information from one organism into another.

Verb

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

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