Vectorize

//ˈvɛktəɹaɪz// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To convert an image into a vector graphics format. transitive

    "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."

  2. 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

    "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."

  3. 3
    To lead selectively a drug to a target.

    "[…] peculiarities of the CNT structure can be used to vectorize drugs and other chemicals."

Synonyms

All synonyms
rasterize

Example

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"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."

Etymology

From vector + -ize.

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vector graphics

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