vectored

/ˈvɛktərd/
adjective
  1. Directed or guided along a specific path or course, especially by a control system.
    • Vectored fans in the computer case improve airflow to hot components.
    • The missile uses vectored guidance to track its target.
    • The vectored thrust of the jet engine allows the aircraft to perform sharp turns.
verb
  1. Past tense of vector: to direct or guide (something, especially an aircraft or missile) along a specific course.
    • They vectored the rescue helicopter to the hiker's location.
    • Air traffic control vectored the plane around the storm.
    • The pilot vectored the drone toward the landing zone.
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