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1. mathematics A member of a vector space.

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

by the current position and one other point. See vectorgraphics.

3. operating system 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. programming A one-dimensional array.

(1996-09-30)

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