Definition of Vector

a line that usually veers and can be the result of force

Examples of Vector in a sentence

Military aviators study the vector between their aircraft and the enemy in order to calculate how to intercept.  🔊

When playing mini golf, it’s essential to study the vector between the putt and the hole to know the optimal place to hit the ball.  🔊

Baseball catches encounter a vector every time they have to run for the ball and veer from their original course to catch it.  🔊

Astronomers use a vector to navigate between major constellations and smaller, more difficult to find stars.  🔊

Giving directions to travel four blocks north and then two blocks west is an example of a vector.  🔊

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