vector
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 vector graphics.
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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