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VA

1 American  

abbreviation

  1. Veterans Administration.

  2. Virginia (approved especially for use with zip code).

  3. Electricity. volt-ampere; volt-amperes. Also va

Va. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. Virginia.

v.a. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. verb active.

  2. verbal adjective.

V.A. 4 American  

abbreviation

  1. Veterans Administration.

  2. Vicar Apostolic.

  3. Vice-Admiral.

  4. (Order of ) Victoria and Albert.

VA 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. (in the US) Veterans' Administration

  2. Vicar Apostolic

  3. Vice Admiral

  4. (Order of) Victoria and Albert

  5. Virginia

  6. volt-ampere

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Va. 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. Virginia

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v.a. 3 British  

abbreviation

  1. verb active

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va 4 British  

abbreviation

  1. Holy See (Vatican State)

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Example Sentences

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“Our income — Social Security, his VA disability and three pensions — covers all expenses.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Our income — Social Security, his VA disability, and three pensions — covers all expenses.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

“It’s the first real indicator that the VA is willing to step up and get that chapel restored, which frankly I think is their responsibility.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“If the VA dramatically changes policy away from the proven and comprehensive assistance, and VA shifts towards a one-size-fits-all immediate institutionalization, then Veterans may avoid VA employees.”

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

Bizarre nightmares finally drove him to the VA for help.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge

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