1. the process of directing or guiding something along a specific path or course
Usage: aviation; technical

1. present participle of vector; directing or guiding along a specific path
Usage: aviation; technical

Examples

• Air traffic control is vectoring the aircraft to runway 24.
• The pilot requested vectoring around the storm system.
• GPS vectoring helps ships navigate through busy shipping lanes.
• The controller began vectoring flights away from the restricted airspace.
• Vectoring the rescue helicopter to the crash site took precise coordination.
• The radar system assists in vectoring incoming aircraft to safe landing approaches.