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Meaning of vectorize | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2
/ˈvɛktəɹaɪz/

Definitions

  1. To convert an image into a vector graphics format.
    transitive
  2. To convert a program that operates on scalar values into the equivalent program operating on vectors, usually as an optimization step inside the compiler (automatic vectorization).
    transitive
  3. To lead selectively a drug to a target.

Equivalents

Deutsch vektorisieren
Español vectorizar
Suomi vektoroida
Français vectoriser
Italiano vettorizzare
Português rastrear vetorizar

Examples

“The raster and vectorized images are displayed on a graphic monitor where the vector data is an active layer and the raster image is a background layer.”
“The principles on which the Cyber 200 FORTRAN compiler tries to detect which parts of a program can be vectorized are similar to those used in the Cray CFT compiler.”
“[…] peculiarities of the CNT structure can be used to vectorize drugs and other chemicals.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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