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Word: Vector
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 19th century: from Latin, literally ‘carrier’, from vehere ‘convey’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈvɛktə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
transmit (a pathogen, disease, or parasite) from one organism to another
Short Definition:serve as vector of virus or disease
Examples:- the disease is mainly vectored by mosquitoes
- at least five of these viruses are vectored by mites
Definition:
direct (an aircraft in flight) to a desired point
Short Definition:direct aircraft in flight to desired point
Examples:- two Hurricanes were vectored towards the Stukas
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