v

I. noun (plural v's or vs) Usage: often capitalized, often attributive Date: 14th century 1. a. the 22d letter of the English alphabet b. a graphic representation of this letter c. a speech counterpart of orthographic v 2. five — see number table 3. a graphic device for reproducing the letter v 4. one designated v especially as the 22d in order or class 5. something shaped like the letter V II. abbreviation 1. vector 2. velocity 3. verse 4. verso 5. versus 6. very 7. vice 8. victory 9. vide 10. voice 11. voltage 12. volume 13. vowel