Scalar vs. Vector

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  • Scalar (adjective)

    Having magnitude but not direction

  • Scalar (adjective)

    Consisting of a single value (e.g. integer or string) rather than multiple values (e.g. array)

  • Scalar (adjective)

    Of, or relating to scale

  • Scalar (adjective)

    Of or pertaining to a musical scale.

  • Scalar (noun)

    A quantity that has magnitude but not direction; compare vector

  • Scalar (noun)

    An amplifier whose output is a constant multiple of its input

  • Vector (noun)

    A directed quantity, one with both magnitude and direction; the signed difference between two points.

  • Vector (noun)

    An ordered tuple representing a directed quantity or the signed difference between two points.

  • Vector (noun)

    Any member of a (generalized) vector space.

    “The vectors in {mathbb Q}[X] are the single-variable polynomials with rational coefficients: one is textstyle x^{42}+frac1{137}x-1.”

  • Vector (noun)

    A chosen course or direction for motion, as of an aircraft.

  • Vector (noun)

    A carrier of a disease-causing agent.

  • Vector (noun)

    A person or entity that passes along an urban legend or other meme.

  • Vector (noun)

    A recurring psychosocial issue that stimulates growth and development in the personality.

  • Vector (noun)

    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.en

  • Vector (noun)

    A memory address containing the address of a dereferenced and jumped to during the execution of an interrupt.

  • Vector (noun)

    A one-dimensional array.

  • Vector (noun)

    A graphical representation using outlines; vector graphics.

    “raster”

    “a vector image”

    “vector graphics”

  • Vector (noun)

    A DNA molecule used to carry genetic information from one organism into another.

  • Vector (verb)

    To set (particularly an aircraft) on a course toward a selected point.

  • Vector (verb)

    To redirect to a vector, or code entry point.

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