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Meaning of s.v. | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

Used to refer to an entry in a dictionary or encyclopedia: under the word(s) [X]; at headword [X]; at entry [X].

Examples

“More information is available in Black's Law Dictionary s.v. mortgage.”
“Transcendentalism is a recent school of philosophy (Some Dictionary of Philosophy, s.v. Transcendentalism (School)).”
“You sent me the following from The Jewish Women's Archive, s.v. Learned Women in Traditional Jewish Society:”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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