ベクトル
Meanings
1
Technical term in mathematics and physics for a quantity with magnitude and direction.
from German Vektor
Velocity is a vector quantity.
In this problem, we calculate the dot product of vectors.
2
Colloquial use for the general direction or focus of one's efforts, interests, or activities.
Let's discuss the direction of our future research.
His focus of interest is directed toward music.
Usage patterns
- ベクトルの向きthe direction of a vector
Find the direction and magnitude of the vector.
- ベクトルを合成するto compose (add together) vectors
Combine the two vectors.
- 〈事〉のベクトルが合うfor the direction/focus of an effort to align
The team's direction and focus are aligned.
- 〈人〉とベクトルが違うto be aiming in a different direction/focus from someone
He and I are aiming in different directions.