English to English Dictionary

Vicariousness

The state of experiencing something indirectly through another person.

Vice chairman

A person who acts as a deputy to the chairman of a committee or organization.

Vice-Squad

A specialized police unit that investigates and enforces laws against vice-related crimes.

Vichyssoise

A thick, creamy French soup made of puréed leeks, onions, potatoes, cream, and chicken stock, traditionally served cold.

Vicinity

The area surrounding a particular place, person, or thing; the local surrounding district.

Victim

A person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action.

Victor

A person who defeats an opponent or enemy in a battle, contest, or competition.

Victoria

A female given name of Latin origin meaning victory.

Victory

An act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.

Vide-supra

See above; used in texts to direct the reader to a preceding passage, citation, or note.

Video

A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.

Video Game

An electronic game that involves interaction with a user interface to generate visual feedback on a two- or three-dimensional display device.