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  1. [data models] A coordinate-based data model that represents geographic features as points, lines, and polygons. Each point feature is represented as a single coordinate pair, while line and polygon features are represented as ordered lists of vertices. Attributes are associated with each vector feature, as opposed to a raster data model, which associates attributes with grid cells. Media\vector.gif
  2. [graphics (computing)] Any quantity that has both magnitude and direction.

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