Av

Av, or AV, is a term with several meanings across different fields and contexts.

In media and technology, AV stands for audio-visual, the combined use of sound and image. The AV field covers equipment, systems, and processes used in education, entertainment, and broadcasting, including projectors, displays, speakers, microphones, mixing consoles, and control interfaces. AV teams install, operate, and maintain setups for conferences, classrooms, theaters, and live events, and the term is widely used in signage and event production to designate related equipment and services.

Av is also a given name in Hebrew-speaking communities. It is often a shortened form of longer names such as Avraham or Avital, and in some cases is used as a standalone masculine name. The Hebrew word av means “father” and appears as a root in many names and terms in biblical and modern contexts.

In information technology, AV commonly denotes antivirus software, programs designed to detect, prevent, and remove malware from computers and networks. IT policies, security products, and system audits frequently reference AV when discussing protection against threats.

Beyond these uses, AV appears in various technical and cultural contexts as an abbreviation or symbol. The meaning of AV depends on context and discipline, spanning media technology, personal naming, and cybersecurity.