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
A few candidates for new bike lanes include routes on South Henderson St., North 130th St. and Beacon Av.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 4, 2024
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
For simplicity, both components have a common dust attenuation, Av, and metallicity, Z.
From Nature ● May 15, 2018
Neither the feeling that our DNA work had hit a roadblock nor the uncertainty of getting paid for the year was of much concern when I joined Av and his sister Val at Euston Station.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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
That changed on July 1, when a new California law went into effect that allows police officers to issue notices of noncompliance to an AV manufacturer for moving violations.
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
Aviva AV -0.48%decrease; red down pointing triangle reported an increase in its premiums on strong performance momentum, despite global market volatility.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 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
According to American measurements a momme is 0.132 oz. av. and 0.120 oz. troy.
From The Foundations of Japan Notes Made During Journeys Of 6,000 Miles In The Rural Districts As A Basis For A Sounder Knowledge Of The Japanese People by Scott, J.W. Robertson
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
V, ask, beg, request, command, 3, 26, 31.3, 84. bitter, aj. bitter, 20, 31.2, 55. bitterlīch, aj. bitter, 8. bitterlīchen, av. bitterly. biȥ, sm. bite, 44. bīȥen, sv.
From A Middle High German Primer Third Edition by Wright, Joseph
I am now at 502 Pennsylvania av., near 3rd st.
From The Wound Dresser A Series of Letters Written from the Hospitals in Washington during the War of the Rebellion by Whitman, Walt
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
“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
Annie Zaleski is a Cleveland-based journalist who writes regularly for The A.V.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2025
Nominated for the Michael Apted Award for directorial achievement in a first-time theatrical feature film were Cord Jefferson for “American Fiction,” Manuela Martelli for “Chile ’76,” Noora Niasari for “Shayda,” A.V.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2024
The site inspired formats popularized by the Onion’s A.V.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 14, 2023
“A Thousand and One,” the grand jury prize winner at Sundance this year, is A.V.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 10, 2023
In Article VI., and in the "Names and Order of the Books" in A.V., it takes the form, "Story of Susanna."
From The Three Additions to Daniel, a Study by Daubney, William Heaford
Av. foot of all stanzas 8.69 16.88 Geo.
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. gain in object couplets, 22 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)
The column "Av." is filled from the preceding column.
From Shop Management by Taylor, Frederick Winslow
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