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vector graphic
vector graphic A graphic which is stored as a series of mathematical instructions which are then used to draw the picture. Drawing a vector graphic is more complicated than drawing a BITMAPPED GRAPHIC. However, vector graphics have one big advantage over bitmapped graphics: they can be scaled without any loss of resolution. Vector graphic formats are not directly supported on BROWSERS as opposed to GIF and JPEG graphics which are both bitmapped; however, they are supported indirectly via PLUG-INS.
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DARREL INCE. "vector graphic." A Dictionary of the Internet. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. DARREL INCE. "vector graphic." A Dictionary of the Internet. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O12-vectorgraphic.html DARREL INCE. "vector graphic." A Dictionary of the Internet. 2001. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O12-vectorgraphic.html |
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vector graphics
vector graphics Graphics in which the information about the image is held as a series of drawing instructions (and instructions to fill certain areas in certain colors). Vector graphics are used for producing digitized artwork in many drawing programs. Compare raster graphics.
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JOHN DAINTITH. "vector graphics." A Dictionary of Computing. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN DAINTITH. "vector graphics." A Dictionary of Computing. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O11-vectorgraphics.html JOHN DAINTITH. "vector graphics." A Dictionary of Computing. 2004. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O11-vectorgraphics.html |
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