Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
qv
abbreviation
/kjuː viː/
Definition
A Latin abbreviation used in referencing or directing attention to something. It stands for ‘quod vide’, meaning ‘which see’.
Examples
- In the historical text, the author mentions several key figures; qv the appendix for detailed biographies.
- For a more comprehensive explanation of the term, qv the relevant section in the textbook.
Meaning
It is used in documents to indicate that the reader should look at another part of the text or another source for more information.
Synonyms
- see also
- refer to
