vectorize

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vectorize

/ˈvɛktəɹaɪz/

verb vectorizes · vectorizing · vectorized · vectorise

transitive To convert an image into a vector graphics format. 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.
transitive 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). 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.
To lead selectively a drug to a target. […] peculiarities of the CNT structure can be used to vectorize drugs and other chemicals.

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verb to convert an image into a vector graphics format

Español	vectorizar
Português	rastrear, vetorizar
Français	vectoriser
Deutsch	vektorisieren
Italiano	vettorizzare

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@misc{vectorize_2026,
  title = {vectorize},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/vectorize},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}