vectorize

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.

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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.”

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