vectored

Vectored is an adjective derived from vector, used across several technical domains to indicate something that is defined, transmitted, or operated with respect to vectors. In common parlance, it often refers to images or processes that are described or handled using vector representations rather than other forms.

In graphics and digital imaging, vectored (or vector) refers to images created with mathematical descriptions of shapes, lines, and curves rather than a grid of pixels. Vector graphics scale cleanly to any size without losing quality, making them ideal for logos, typography, and illustrations. Widely used formats include SVG, AI, EPS, and PDF. This approach contrasts with raster graphics, which are composed of pixels and can become blurry when enlarged. Vectorization is also the process of converting raster images into vector form.

In biology and medicine, vectored (or vector-borne) describes diseases transmitted by living carriers known as vectors, such as mosquitoes, ticks, or fleas. Pathogens are carried from an infected host to a new one via these organisms. Examples of vectored diseases include malaria, dengue fever, Zika, and Lyme disease. The term emphasizes the role of the vector in disease ecology and control strategies.

In computing and telecommunications, vectored can refer to mechanisms that use a vector table to direct events or data. Vectored interrupts in computer systems use a table of addresses to streamline interrupt handling. In communications, vectoring denotes techniques that manage or cancel interference across multiple lines, such as in vectoring for DSL technologies to improve signal quality and bandwidth.