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Definition: A/V


(1) See antivirus and augmented virtuality.

(2) (AV) (Autonomous Vehicle/Automated Vehicle) See self-driving car and automotive safety systems.

(3) (Audio/Video) Originally meaning "audio/visual," A/V is an umbrella term for the entire audio/video world, from microphones to TVs and supporting technology. Hi-fi, stereo and home theater are also part of the industry. See audio, video, hi-fi and home theater.

Hardware Examples
A/V equipment includes microphones, mixers, cameras, recorders, data projectors, disc players, display screens, amplifiers and speakers.

AVoIP and VoIP
Audio Video over IP (AVoIP) is an A/V technology that transmits audio and video over IP packets; however, VoIP (voice over IP) is a digital telephone service. See VoIP.