vs

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written abbreviation for

abbreviation for versus

used when making a comparison between two things, ideas, or opinions:

The S&P hotel index has gained 40%, vs. a 13% rise for the S&P 500.

used to show that two people, groups, organizations, etc. oppose each other in a competition, legal disagreement, etc.:

The case is Gentry vs. Superior Court.