vancouver

n. a large, famous city and seaport in British Columbia, Canada.

n. the most populous city in British Columbia, Canada, known as a major coastal seaport and cultural hub.

“Many people visit Vancouver to see the mountains and the ocean at the same time.”

“Vancouver is frequently ranked as one of the most liveable cities in the world, though its real estate market remains exceptionally expensive.”

n. a large island off the coast of British Columbia, where the city of Victoria is located.

n. a large island in the Pacific Ocean, part of the Canadian province of British Columbia, separated from the mainland by the Strait of Georgia.

“We took a ferry to Vancouver Island to go hiking in the old forests.”

“The rugged west coast of Vancouver Island attracts surfers and storm-watchers from across the globe during the winter months.”

n. a city in the U.S. state of Washington, located just across the river from Portland, Oregon.

n. a city in the state of Washington, United States, serving as the county seat of Clark County.

“He lives in Vancouver, Washington, but he works across the river in Portland.”

“To avoid confusion with the Canadian metropolis, residents often refer to this city as Vancouver, Washington, or 'Vancouver USA'.”

American English

n. a specific way of listing sources and references in medical and scientific writing.

n. a citation style, also known as the Vancouver system, used primarily in the health sciences and medicine.

“The professor asked us to use the Vancouver style for our medical research paper.”

“The Vancouver system uses a numerical approach to in-text citations, which are then keyed to a numbered reference list at the end of the document.”

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