via

American  

[vahy-uh, vee-uh] / ˈvaɪ ə, ˈvi ə /

preposition

1. by a route that touches or passes through; by way of.

   From here, you would fly to Japan via the North Pole.

2. by the agency or means of.

   The task of identifying maps was entirely done by volunteers who were selected via an online campaign.

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noun

1. Architecture. a space between two mutules.

2. Electronics. an electrical connection between layers of a circuit board, usually made by placing conductive metal pads on each layer and drilling a hole through them, then adding more conductive metal to the inside of the hole.

via British  

/ ˈvaɪə /

preposition

1. by way of; by means of; through

   to London via Paris

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Etymology

Origin of via

First recorded in 1770–80; from Latin viā, ablative of via “way”; see also way ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

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via

They appeared via video link and spoke only to confirm their names, dates of birth and addresses.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

Also keep a close eye this week on wholesale inflation via the producer-price index.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026

For one, he simply needed to look down at his girlfriend Kylie Jenner’s shoes; she’s been credited with making ballet flats ubiquitous again via a single pair featured in a 2023 Instagram post.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

Yet internal documents I obtained show that state administrators used it for that purpose via the distribution of training resources and materials to employees at participating schools.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

“The Director decides what news you get at Mobius and grants you access via the media units in your dwelling. All the answers you need will be given to you at the orientation.”

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed