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VA

1 American  

abbreviation

  1. Veterans Administration.

  2. Virginia (approved especially for use with zip code).

  3. Electricity. volt-ampere; volt-amperes. Also va


Va. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. Virginia.


v.a. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. verb active.

  2. verbal adjective.


V.A. 4 American  

abbreviation

  1. Veterans Administration.

  2. Vicar Apostolic.

  3. Vice-Admiral.

  4. (Order of ) Victoria and Albert.


VA 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. (in the US) Veterans' Administration

  2. Vicar Apostolic

  3. Vice Admiral

  4. (Order of) Victoria and Albert

  5. Virginia

  6. volt-ampere

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Va. 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. Virginia

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

v.a. 3 British  

abbreviation

  1. verb active

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

va 4 British  

abbreviation

  1. Holy See (Vatican State)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

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In your case, this would likely be considered a second home, not a primary residence, which makes a VA loan difficult to qualify for.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

“I don’t think anybody can be truly certain what VA is planning. Not even the VA.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Instead, the VA is asking for a $500-million appropriation to rehab six aging buildings, erect an 800-space parking structure and improve infrastructure on its sprawling campus spanning Wilshire Boulevard west of the 405 Freeway.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Our income — Social Security, his VA disability, and three pensions — covers all expenses.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

He sought help at the VA and used therapy to cope with the depression and rage he was feeling.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge

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