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[change]- (countable) (mathematics) A vector is a quantity with both a size and a direction.
- In teaching physics, force or velocity vectors can be added to the animation.
- (countable) (medicine) A vector is an animal or insect that carries and spreads a disease.
- Synonym: carrier
- Other forms of this disease used different insect vectors.