Word
PVT
Phoneticspvt
Definition
n. Stands for Private. The lowest rank for a soldier in the army. It is also a short way to write 'Private' in addresses or documents.
n. Abbreviation for Private. The lowest enlisted rank in many military forces, positioned below a corporal or sergeant. Often used as an abbreviation when preceding a surname.
Examples
“The young PVT reported for duty at the base.”
“After completing basic training, he was assigned the rank of PVT and sent to his first unit.”
“The official correspondence was addressed to PVT Miller, though the soldier expected a promotion to Private First Class by the end of the fiscal year.”
Examples
simple
“The young PVT reported for duty at the base.”
contextual
“After completing basic training, he was assigned the rank of PVT and sent to his first unit.”
complex
“The official correspondence was addressed to PVT Miller, though the soldier expected a promotion to Private First Class by the end of the fiscal year.”
Usage
When used as a title before a name, it is typically capitalized.
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