MVP

n. Stands for Most Valuable Player. The player who performed the best in a game or throughout a whole season.

n. Abbreviation for Most Valuable Player. An award or title given to the individual performer judged to have had the greatest impact on their team's success.

“After scoring three goals in the final, she was named the league's MVP.”

“Despite the team's overall struggle this season, the point guard's consistent performance made him a clear frontrunner for the MVP award.”

American English

n. Stands for Minimum Viable Product. A simple version of a new product that has just enough features to satisfy early customers.

n. Abbreviation for Minimum Viable Product. A development technique in which a new product is introduced in the market with basic features, but enough to get consumer attention.

“The startup decided to launch an MVP to see if users actually liked the app's main idea.”

“By focusing on the MVP, the development team avoided feature creep and gathered essential user feedback before committing to a full-scale launch.”

Academic · Technical

n. Stands for Mitral Valve Prolapse. A common heart condition where a valve in the heart does not close perfectly.

n. Abbreviation for Mitral Valve Prolapse. A valvular heart disease characterized by the displacement of an abnormally thickened mitral valve leaflet into the left atrium during systole.

“The doctor explained that her MVP was mild and only required regular check-ups.”

“Clinical diagnosis of MVP is often confirmed via echocardiography to assess the degree of regurgitation and leaflet displacement.”

Technical

n. Stands for Minimum Viable Population. The smallest number of animals or plants needed for a species to survive in the wild.

n. Abbreviation for Minimum Viable Population. A lower bound on the population of a species such that it can survive in the wild for a given period.

“Ecologists are worried that the tiger population has fallen below the MVP needed for long-term survival.”

“Determining the MVP is critical for conservation efforts, as it helps identify which habitats require the most urgent legal protection.”

Academic · Technical