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Start with the plain-language meaning, then reach for the technical definition when you need precision.

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Vector

Also: directed quantity

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In plain language

A quantity with magnitude and direction.

Technical definition

Vector components depend on a basis and transform between frames while geometric magnitude is preserved by pure rotation.

Example [0.6, 0.8] m has magnitude 1.0 m in its declared frame.

Common misconception The same component pair does not describe the same direction in every coordinate frame.