vectorize

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[vek-ter-ahyz] / ˈvɛk tərˌaɪz /

verb (used with object)

vectorized, vectorizing

Mathematics. to represent as a vector.
Computers. to convert (a pixel-based image) into a sharper, vector-based image.
Computers. to convert (a program's operations) to vector-based operations.

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Oracle has developed a vectorized database, meaning that it translates complex business data into a numerical language that AI models can easily understand and search.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 16, 2025

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