vector

BrE /ˈvektə/ AmE /ˈvɛktɚ/

noun en → es

1 MATH/SCI [singular] C1

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

  • The vector of the wind is changing.

    El vector del viento está cambiando.

2 BIOLOGY [singular] C1

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

  • Mosquitoes are vectors for malaria.

    Los mosquitos son vectores del paludismo.

3 COMPUTING [singular] C1

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

  • The program uses a vector to store the list of items.

    El programa utiliza un vector para almacenar la lista de elementos.

4 ART [singular] C1

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

  • The artist uses vectors to create precise shapes.

    El artista utiliza vectores para crear formas precisas.

5 MARKETING [singular] B2

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

  • 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.

6 SPORT [singular] C1

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

  • 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.

7 ECONOMICS [singular] C1

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

  • The economy is showing a positive vector.

    La economía está mostrando una tendencia positiva.

8 ENGINEERING [singular] C1

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

  • The vector directs the water flow to the turbines.

    El vector dirige el flujo del agua a las turbinas.