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vectorization

vectorization

8.0
A way of changing code so it does many operations at once to run faster
  • noun
  • /ˌvɛktəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : vectorización
  • The engineer explained how vectorization improved the speed of the image processing algorithm.

Examples

  • The vectorization of the algorithm significantly improved its speed.

  • The engineer demonstrated how vectorization allows software to work faster with large datasets using vector instructions.

  • Modern compilers can perform vectorization to make programs run faster on new hardware.

  • Without vectorization, the software would take much longer to analyze large datasets.

  • Vectorization enhances performance in modern computing.

  • Modern compilers can perform vectorization to enhance performance by processing multiple data elements at once.

  • By implementing vectorization, the team was able to significantly reduce the processing time of complex algorithms.

Synonyms

parallelization
vsvectorization
  • Specialized
1 7.8

Dividing a task into parts that run at the same time

is a narrow technique using special CPU instructions rather than splitting work across units

Surface Forms

vectorization singular
vectorizations plural

Morphology

vectorization = vectorize (transparent) = vector + ize + ation

Regular derivation from 'vectorize' by adding '-ation' to name the process, matching the computing sense of enabling vector operations.

Etymology

Vectorization comes from vector ('a group or list of numbers that acts like an arrow') and -ization ('the process of making'), so it means making things into vectors. In computing, vectorization is the process of changing code so it works on many data items at the same time, which is why it makes programs faster.