ACV

¹ American  

[ey-see-vee] / ˈeɪˈsiˈvi /

abbreviation

ACV's, plural ACVs plural

1. air cushion vehicle: any of various vehicles that ride over water or terrain on a cushion of air generated by downward-thrusting fans and are pushed forward by one or more air propellers.

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ACV ² American  

Or A.C.V.

abbreviation

1. actual cash value

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Etymology

Origin of ACV

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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ACV

In March, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now allow home insurance policies that provide only “actual cash value,” or ACV, coverage for roofs.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026

If a building is listed as an ACV, its owner must notify the council if it is put up for sale.

From BBC ● May 12, 2025

“We cannot wait until after the 2024 elections. Valuable years are going to waste,” said Mark Selleslach of the ACV Puls trade union.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 31, 2023

Belgian press agency Belga, which first reported the news quoting local union ACV Puls, said Ryanair's move puts 59 jobs at risk.

From Reuters ● Jan. 11, 2023

The reason white wine tends to be an even better ACV substitute than white wine vinegar is because white wine is lighter and less assertive.

From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2021