V

Definitions of V
  1. noun
    a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt; equivalent to the potential difference across a resistance of 1 ohm when 1 ampere of current flows through it
    synonyms: volt
  2. noun
    a soft silvery white toxic metallic element used in steel alloys; it occurs in several complex minerals including carnotite and vanadinite
    synonyms: vanadium
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    type of:
    metaal
    any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
  3. noun
    the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
    synonyms: vol., volume
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    type of:
    afmeting, dimensie, gehalte, graad, grootheid, hoeveelheid, kwantiteit, maat, maatstelsel, mate, meting, proportie, verhouding, verhoudingen
    how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
  4. noun
    a team that plays basketball
    synonyms: vijf, vijfje
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    type of:
    brigade, equipe, kernploeg, ploeg, ploegverband, sportploeg, team, teamverband
    a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
  5. noun
    the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
    synonyms: kwint, quintool, vijf, vijfje, vijfkaart, vijfling
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    type of:
    cijfer, figuur
    one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
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