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

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

“When a homeless Veteran sees a VA employee offering help, a veteran should have a sense of trust that VA assistance will focus on known and effective solutions,” Sullivan told Salon.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

The VA said the guardianships might be needed for “hundreds of veterans who are unable to make their own healthcare decisions and have no family or legal representation to help them.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

He sought help at the VA and used therapy to cope with the depression and rage he was feeling.

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