IV
1 Americannoun
plural
IVs, IV'sabbreviation
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increased value.
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initial velocity.
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invoice value.
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Etymology
Origin of IV
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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Sylmar finished 11-19 last year, fifth in the Valley Mission League, and lost in the Division IV finals to Downtown Magnets.
From Los Angeles Times
Nasa said this additional flight would not slow down its return to the Moon - it is still aiming for 2028 for one or even two lunar landings in what will be Artemis IV and V.
From BBC
This preface, which harks back to “Richard II” and “Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2” in addition to the three parts of “Henry VI” that immediately precede “Richard III,” crowds an already crowded plot.
From Los Angeles Times
A Victorian image of thatcher Lot Long, from Wiltshire, is believed to be the original frame behind the cover art of Led Zeppelin IV, which included the rock band's hit Stairway to Heaven.
From BBC
It noted in the concluding statement of its "Article IV" consultation that the country saw "continued strong productivity growth even though the government shutdown took a bite out of activity in the fourth quarter."
From Barron's
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