To convert an image into a vector graphics format.(verb)
To convert a program that operates on scalar values into the equivalent program operating on vectors.(verb)
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Use "vectorize" in a sentence
"Admittedly most of these are just conveniences, but being able to to do multidimensional array operations without having to think too hard about “Did I vectorize that correctly?” is a big win IMHO."
"Software was used to scan and vectorize the drawings so that later versions like this could be developed and tested using modern software."
"· Complex shapes are difficult to vectorize and expensive to render."