VA

¹ American  

abbreviation

1. Veterans Administration.

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

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

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Va. ² American  

abbreviation

1. Virginia.

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v.a. ³ American  

abbreviation

1. verb active.

2. verbal adjective.

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V.A. ⁴ American  

abbreviation

1. Veterans Administration.

2. Vicar Apostolic.

3. Vice-Admiral.

4. (Order of ) Victoria and Albert.

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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

“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

Amy Fairweather, policy director at the veterans’ support organization Swords to Plowshares, told Salon the initiative is “counterproductive,” warning that homeless veterans’ perception of the VA would suffer.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

The new system would allow the VA to initiate and take part in the legal process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Stewart, an Army veteran, told me he had trouble getting dental care at the VA and had gone years without seeing a dentist before a friend recommended the Ostrow clinic.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

She realized she needed help and contacted the VA.

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