ACV

¹ American

[ey-see-vee] / ˈeɪˈsiˈvi /

abbreviation

plural

ACV's, ACVs

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.

ACV ² American

Or A.C.V.

abbreviation

actual cash value

Etymology

Origin of ACV

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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There are many instances when an ACV policy may not be appropriate, CFA’s Heller warned.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 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

This is also due to the fact that ACV is a fermented product.

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2022

If an ACV is put on for sale, local groups are given six months to determine if they can raise the money to make a purchase and put in a bid.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2022

Paul Buekenhout of the ACV Puls trade union said the company had laid off staff in 2020 as part of restructuring forced by the COVID-19 pandemic and not adequately restaffed.

From Reuters • Jun. 16, 2022

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