vector
BrE /ˈvektə/ AmE /ˈvɛktɚ/
noun en → es
a quantity that has both magnitude and direction, represented by an arrow pointing from the origin of a coordinate system to a point in space
vector (matemáticas/física)
Collocations vector de velocidad · vector de fuerza
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The vector of the wind is changing.
El vector del viento está cambiando.
an organism, typically a small insect or other arthropod such as a tick, that transmits a pathogen from one host to another
vector (biología)
Collocations vector de enfermedad · vector de parásitos
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Mosquitoes are vectors for malaria.
Los mosquitos son vectores del paludismo.
a type of variable that stores a reference to an object or function in computer programming
vector (informática)
Collocations vector de datos · vector de punteros
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The program uses a vector to store the list of items.
El programa utiliza un vector para almacenar la lista de elementos.
a line or curve used in drawing, painting, or other visual arts to define the outline of a shape or form
vector (arte)
Collocations vector de línea · vector gráfico
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The artist uses vectors to create precise shapes.
El artista utiliza vectores para crear formas precisas.
a specific group of people or organizations that a company aims its marketing efforts towards, often based on demographics or interests
target (marketing)
Collocations target de mercado · segmento de target
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The company's marketing strategy focuses on a young urban target.
La estrategia de mercadotecnia de la empresa se centra en un público joven y urbano.
a player who is positioned in a strategic location on the field or court to receive passes and control play, often used in soccer and basketball
vector (deportes)
Collocations vector de ataque · vector defensivo
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The team's vector in the midfield is crucial for their strategy.
El vector del equipo en el medio campo es crucial para su estrategia.
a trend or direction in economic activity, often used to describe the movement of prices or demand for goods and services
tendencia (economía)
Collocations vector de crecimiento económico · vector inflacionario
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The economy is showing a positive vector.
La economía está mostrando una tendencia positiva.
a device or system that directs the flow of something, such as water or electricity, in a specific direction or path
vector (ingeniería)
Collocations vector de flujo · vector hidráulico
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The vector directs the water flow to the turbines.
El vector dirige el flujo del agua a las turbinas.