MVP

American  

Or M.V.P.

abbreviation

1. Most Valuable Player: an accolade or award, originally used in team sports to recognize one player for game-changing excellence, and also used outside of sports to recognize excellence in the contributions of an individual to a group effort.

2. Minimum Viable Product: a prototype of a product, as a software app or video game, that includes functional versions of key elements that are planned for inclusion in the final product, and that is shared with a small audience whose feedback is used to inform and direct further product development.

---

MVP British  

abbreviation

1. most valuable player: the man or woman judged to be the outstanding player in a sport during a particular season or championship

---

Usage

What does MVP mean? MVP is an abbreviation for the most valuable player. In sports, players are often awarded with the title of MVP for exemplary performance on and contributions to their teams during a season.An MVP can also more generally refer to someone who is or has done something exceptional or important, especially to the overall success of a group or cause.How is MVP pronounced?[ em-vee-pee ]What are some other words related to MVP?

• real MVP
• GOAT
• baller

Example Sentences

Allen has been a perennial MVP candidate throughout his career, but he’s never made it to the Super Bowl.

From Salon

But the defeat was another bitter disappointment for the Bills and quarterback Josh Allen, the reigning NFL MVP who has now fallen short seven times in the postseason.

From Barron's

Maye, a popular MVP candidate along with Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, led all rushers in the half with 55 yards in five carries.

From Los Angeles Times

“It was MVP kind of stuff that he did.”

From Los Angeles Times

Herbert hasn’t gotten as much MVP mention but has been elite, especially considering the state of his injury-riddled offensive line, which has a new configuration virtually every week.

From Los Angeles Times