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vector

[vek-ter] / ˈvɛk tər /


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While high-dimensional vectors can be compressed through vector quantization, that technique comes with its own memory issues as it requires calculating and storing additional data, “partially defeating the purpose of vector quantization,” Google said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

On a recent tour of the Pacoima insectary, Nicolas Tremblay, a senior vector ecologist with the district, whipped out a small container filled with a handful of what looked like vitamins.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Another major improvement was the sharp reduction in viral vector needed for CAR engineering.

From Science Daily • Feb. 17, 2026

He has also massed 25,000 soldiers near Colombia, a likely vector for infiltration.

From Salon • Nov. 3, 2025

"You'd be eyeballing the intercept and using a thrust vector you can barely control."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir