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Word

abv

Definition

n. Stands for Alcohol By Volume. A way to measure how much alcohol is in a drink, like beer or wine.

n. Abbreviation for Alcohol By Volume. A standardised method for quantifying the percentage of alcohol in a liquid by volume.

Examples

“This beer has an abv of 5%.”

“When looking for a light summer drink, you should check the abv to ensure it is low enough for your taste.”

“While the abv provides a clear measure of alcohol content, it does not account for the varying caloric density of different sugars used in the fermentation process.”

Examples

simple

“This beer has an abv of 5%.”

contextual

“When looking for a light summer drink, you should check the abv to ensure it is low enough for your taste.”

complex

“While the abv provides a clear measure of alcohol content, it does not account for the varying caloric density of different sugars used in the fermentation process.”

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