vector

n 1: a variable quantity that can be resolved into components

2: a straight line segment whose length is magnitude and whose

orientation in space is direction

vector

1. A member of a {vector space}.

2. A line or movement defined by its end points, or

by the current position and one other point. See {vector

graphics}.

3. A memory location containing the address

of some code, often some kind of {exception} handler or other

{operating system} service. By changing the vector to point

to a different piece of code it is possible to modify the

behaviour of the operating system.

Compare {hook}.

4. A one-dimensional {array}.

(1996-09-30)