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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