I. ˈvē noun
( plural v's or vs ˈvēz)
Usage: often capitalized, often attributive
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : the 22d letter of the English alphabet
b. : a graphic representation of this letter
c. : a speech counterpart of orthographic v
2. : five — see number table
3. : a graphic device for reproducing the letter v
4. : one designated v especially as the 22d in order or class
5. : something shaped like the letter V
II. abbreviation
1. vector
2. velocity
3. verse
4. verso
5. versus
6. very
7. vice
8. victory
9. vide
10. voice
11. voltage
12. volume
13. vowel