Av
noun
the eleventh month of the Jewish calendar.
Av
1 American
[ahv, awv]
/ ɑv, ɔv /
Or
Ab
noun
AV
2
American
av.
3
American
A/V
4
American
A.V.
5
American
abbreviation
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Artillery Volunteers.
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audiovisual.
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Authorized Version (of the Bible).
Av.
1
British
abbreviation
AV
2
British
abbreviation
Av
3
British
/ æv /
noun
av.
4
British
abbreviation
a.v.
5
British
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of Av
First recorded in 1550–60; from Hebrew āv, from Akkadian abu
Example Sentences
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Carbona remade BioLife into AveXis: Av for adeno-associated virus serotype 9, the engine of Kaspar’s drug; ve for vector; X for the DNA helix; and Is for Isis, the goddess of children, nature and magic.
From Salon ● Feb. 19, 2025
Amazon is cooperating with local authorities in Lockeford, said company spokesperson Av Zammit, and is working to obtain permissions.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 20, 2022
“With rigorous testing like this, we expect these types of events to occur, and we apply the learnings from each flight towards improving safety,” Amazon spokesperson Av Zammit said in an emailed statement.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 17, 2022
For simplicity, both components have a common dust attenuation, Av, and metallicity, Z.
From Nature ● May 15, 2018
He had made that money from sweeping up the loose hair from that barbershop that used to be on St. Nicholas Av'.
From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore
Sean McKinnon, director of specialty presentations and AV integration at Boston Light and Sound, is in charge of hiring these projectionists for about 60 venues across the country screening “The Odyssey” in 70mm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
The issue is one of many hurdles facing the AV rollout.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
AV companies claim that their cars are statistically safer than human drivers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
It feels more like something to be watched on the AV rig in a middle school social studies class.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
“Maybe we should call the police,” said Joey Sisman, back in the classroom, where we set up the AV equipment for health.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
Mother, I have changed my quarters—am at 502 Pennsylvania av., near 3d street, only a little way from the Capitol.
From The Wound Dresser A Series of Letters Written from the Hospitals in Washington during the War of the Rebellion by Whitman, Walt
Soltāne, pn. soltu = solt dū. son = so ne. sorge, swf. care, grief, sorrow. sorgelōs, aj. free from cares. sorgen, wv. be anxious, fear, dread. spāhe, av. elegantly, neatly. spalten, sv.
From A Middle High German Primer Third Edition by Wright, Joseph
VII, advise; come at; prosper, thrive, succeed. gerëch, grëch, aj. straight, 9.7. gerich, sm. revenge, vengeance. gerihte, sn. jurisdiction. gerinclīchen, av. small, easily. geringen, sv.
From A Middle High German Primer Third Edition by Wright, Joseph
VI, remain. gesteine, sn. precious stones. gestern, av. yesterday. gestrīten, sv.
From A Middle High German Primer Third Edition by Wright, Joseph
V, say, speak; assure, grant, concede, 35, 83. jener, pr. that, 68. jenhalp, av. on that side, the other side. jësen, sv.
From A Middle High German Primer Third Edition by Wright, Joseph
“In comparison to last year, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in costs for venue rental, decorations, A/V equipment, catering, and even basic supplies,” said Andrew M. Lee, artistic and executive director of DC Strings Workshop.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 24, 2023
Miller and Lord fit right into the weirdo A/V club.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 2021
“Ongoing pandemic concerns are front and center in informing this Court to reconsider its original decision prohibiting A/V coverage,” Chu wrote.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 9, 2021
That aspect remains perfectly intact, and recent performances have been felled by late starts, spotty internet and A/V connections, missed cues and poor lighting.
From New York Times ● May 27, 2020
When she finishes her speech in Council Bluffs, a team of grips starts loading a stage, two tents, an American-flag sign, and a jungle of A/V cables into a truck.
From Slate ● Aug. 9, 2011
It would be even more meaningful, of course, if Triet weren’t the only woman director nominated, especially in a year that gave us not only Gerwig’s “Barbie” but Kelly Reichardt’s “Showing Up,” A.V.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2024
Solheim Cup player won at Shaughnessy, another tree-lined gem designed by Columbia Edgewater architect A.V.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 1, 2023
The system is incredibly broken, and filmmaker A.V.
From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2023
The site inspired formats popularized by the Onion’s A.V.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 14, 2023
N.B.—It is not clear why the 'heading' or 'contents' in the A.V. begins with v.
From The Three Additions to Daniel, a Study by Daubney, William Heaford
Av. gain in movement couplets, 30 per cent.
From Harvard Psychological Studies, Volume 1 Containing Sixteen Experimental Investigations from the Harvard Psychological Laboratory. by Münsterberg, Hugo
Av. gain in movement couplets, 36 per cent.
From Harvard Psychological Studies, Volume 1 Containing Sixteen Experimental Investigations from the Harvard Psychological Laboratory. by Münsterberg, Hugo
Av. gain in object couplets, 19 per cent.
From Harvard Psychological Studies, Volume 1 Containing Sixteen Experimental Investigations from the Harvard Psychological Laboratory. by Münsterberg, Hugo
Av. gain in movement couplets, 12 per cent.
From Harvard Psychological Studies, Volume 1 Containing Sixteen Experimental Investigations from the Harvard Psychological Laboratory. by Münsterberg, Hugo
Av. cost, exclusive of the cold fowl, 6d.
From The Book of Household Management by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)
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