Acronyms
Sales, Marketing, and Technology Acronyms and Abbreviations. Jump to acronyms beginning with the number or letter:
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VAR
A business that enhances an existing product or service by incorporating additional features, integrations, or services before reselling it to end customers. The value-added component is what differentiates a VAR from a standard distributor or retailer. This value often comes…
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VARK
A learning style model developed by Neil Fleming in 1987 as an expansion of the earlier VAK model. The VARK model categorizes learners into four main types based on their preferred methods of taking in and processing information: Visual learners:…
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VAST
A standardized XML schema developed by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) to facilitate the communication between ad servers and video players. Its primary purpose is to enable seamless delivery, tracking, and management of video ads across various devices and platforms.…
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VAT
A type of consumption tax levied on the value added at each stage of a good or service’s production and distribution process. It is an indirect tax, meaning the end consumer ultimately bears the cost, even though businesses collect and…
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VATEX
VATEX is a large-scale, multilingual dataset designed for video and text understanding, specifically geared towards the task of video captioning. This dataset is notable for its emphasis on visual content in videos and textual descriptions, provided in both English and…
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VC
A form of private equity financing provided by investors to startups and small businesses believed to have long-term growth potential. Venture capitalists, or VCs, invest in these companies in exchange for equity, or ownership stakes, in the business. Due to…
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VC
A standardized way of issuing, sharing, and verifying digital credentials that can be trusted across different systems. Instead of relying on centralized authorities or fragile paper-based records, VCs allow individuals and organizations to present digital proofs of identity, qualifications, or…
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vCard
A standardized file format used for storing and exchanging contact information. Email clients, mobile devices, and contact management applications widely support it. The vCard format allows users to easily share contact details between different platforms and devices, such as names,…
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VCC
A digital payment solution that serves as a temporary or disposable version of a physical credit card. Issued by banks or fintech platforms, VCCs typically come with a unique 16-digit card number, expiration date, and CVV code, all of which…
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VCD
A specific type of optical disc format is used for storing and playing video content. Video Compression: Video CDs use MPEG-1 compression for video. While you mentioned MP2 (MPEG-2), it’s important to note that VCDs primarily use MPEG-1 compression for…
