Acronyms Beginning With V
Sales, marketing, and technology acronyms that begin with V
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VPN
A technology that allows you to create a secure connection to another network over the internet. When you connect to a VPN, your device sends all of your internet traffic through an encrypted tunnel to a server controlled by the…
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VPS
A virtualized server within a physical server that is created by partitioning a single physical server into multiple virtual servers using virtualization technology. Each VPS operates as an independent server with its own dedicated resources, operating system, and set of…
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VQA
An interdisciplinary field in artificial intelligence (AI) that combines computer vision and natural language processing elements. The primary task in VQA is for an AI system to accurately answer questions about a given image. This requires the AI to understand…
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VQAv2
An advanced dataset used in AI for developing and testing models that combine visual and textual understanding. The dataset is designed for visual question answering (VQA), where an AI model is given an image and a text-based question about the…
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VR
A technology that creates a completely digital environment, isolating the user from the physical world. Through VR headsets or enclosed VR spaces, users are immersed in a virtual space that can either simulate real-world settings or create entirely fictional universes.…
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VRAM
A specialized type of memory used to store graphics-related data, such as textures, frame buffers, and 3D models, for rapid access by a computer’s graphics processing unit (GPU). Unlike system RAM, which handles general computing tasks, VRAM is optimized for…
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VST
A software interface that allows you to use audio plugins within a digital audio workstation (DAW). These plugins can be virtual instruments (like synthesizers and drum machines) or audio effects (like reverb, delay, and EQ). Think of it like this:…
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VTR
The percentage of people who saw an ad and later visited the advertiser’s website. This measures the effectiveness of the ad campaign in driving users to the website.
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VTS
Visa Token Service is a security feature offered by Visa that replaces a cardholder’s sensitive account information, such as the 16-digit primary account number (PAN), with a unique digital identifier called a token. Tokenization is a process that helps to…
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VTuber
A content creator who uses a digital avatar, often animated in 2D or 3D, to engage with their audience on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, or other social media. These avatars are typically designed to represent fictional characters, ranging from human-like…
