Viz
abbreviation
Used to introduce a detailed list or explanation.
She can play several musical instruments, viz: the flute, the guitar, and the piano.
Often appears as...
- viz: the
- viz: a
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
abbreviation
Used to introduce a detailed list or explanation.
She can play several musical instruments, viz: the flute, the guitar, and the piano.
Often appears as...
- viz: the
- viz: a
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Usage
Prefer 'viz' in academic or formal writing to elaborate on a point clearly.
The treaty covered several topics, viz: disarmament, trade, and environmental protections.
Pro Tip 2/3Old-fashioned Tone
'Viz' can feel old-fashioned; ensure it fits the tone of your writing.
The grounds contain many amenities, viz: a tennis court, a swimming pool, and a conservatory.
Pro Tip 3/3Before Lists
Use 'viz' to introduce lists that exactly define or clarify the preceding statement.
Our objectives are twofold, viz: to increase sales and to improve customer satisfaction.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Usage
Prefer 'viz' in academic or formal writing to elaborate on a point clearly.
The treaty covered several topics, viz: disarmament, trade, and environmental protections.
Pro Tip 2/3Old-fashioned Tone
'Viz' can feel old-fashioned; ensure it fits the tone of your writing.
The grounds contain many amenities, viz: a tennis court, a swimming pool, and a conservatory.
Pro Tip 3/3Before Lists
Use 'viz' to introduce lists that exactly define or clarify the preceding statement.
Our objectives are twofold, viz: to increase sales and to improve customer satisfaction.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Usage
Prefer 'viz' in academic or formal writing to elaborate on a point clearly.
The treaty covered several topics, viz: disarmament, trade, and environmental protections.
Pro Tip 2/3Old-fashioned Tone
'Viz' can feel old-fashioned; ensure it fits the tone of your writing.
The grounds contain many amenities, viz: a tennis court, a swimming pool, and a conservatory.
Pro Tip 3/3Before Lists
Use 'viz' to introduce lists that exactly define or clarify the preceding statement.
Our objectives are twofold, viz: to increase sales and to improve customer satisfaction.
Never forget "Viz"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
The Family that Shoots...
war and everything Ronny designs builds and sells guns with his son and daughter Chris and Angela I'm Angela Barrett viz media director I do anything from trade shows to website
Video examples
The Family that Shoots...
war and everything Ronny designs builds and sells guns with his son and daughter Chris and Angela I'm Angela Barrett viz media director I do anything from trade shows to website
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Lysander Spooner
American Philosopher
If it be said that the consent of the strongest party in a nation, is all that is necessary to justify the establishment of a government that shall have authority over the weaker party, it may be answered that the most despotic governments in the world rest upon that very principle, viz.: the consent of the strongest party.
Quote examples
Jakob Bohme
German Theologian
All that men will serve God with must be done in Faith, viz. in the Spirit. It is the Spirit that maketh the work perfect, and acceptable in the sight of God. All that a man undertaketh and doeth in Faith, he doth in the Spirit of God, which Spirit of God doth co-operate in the work, and then it is acceptable to God.
Quote examples
Lysander Spooner
American Philosopher
The apology, that is constantly put forth for the injustice of government, viz., that a man must consent to give up some of his rights, in order to have his other rights protected - involves a palpable absurdity, both legally and politically.
Quote examples
Thomas Sydenham
English Scientist
For humble individuals like myself, there is one poor comfort, which is this, viz. that gout, unlike any other disease, kills more rich men than poor, more wise men than simple.
Quote examples
Oliver Joseph Lodge
English Physicist
Any person without invincible prejudice who had the same experience would come to the same broad conclusion, viz., that things hitherto held impossible do actually occur.
Quote examples
George Savile
English Politician
Laws are generally not understood by three sorts of persons, viz, by those who make them, by those who execute them, and by those who suffer if they break them.
Quote examples
William Petty
English Economist
An house is of a double nature, viz., one, wherein it is a way and means of expence, the other as it is an instrument and tool of gain.
Quote examples
Urjit Patel
Indian Economist
We should redefine the metric for effective lending, viz., prioritise loans to enterprises, which will generate more employment.
Quote examples
Ogden Nash
American Poet
Every Englishman is convinced of one thing, viz.: That to be an Englishman is to belong to the most exclusive club there is.
Quote examples
William Falconer
Scottish Poet
The admirals of his majesty's fleet are classed into three squadrons, viz. the red, the white, and the blue.
Quote examples
Lysander Spooner
American Philosopher
If it be said that the consent of the strongest party in a nation, is all that is necessary to justify the establishment of a government that shall have authority over the weaker party, it may be answered that the most despotic governments in the world rest upon that very principle, viz.: the consent of the strongest party.
Quote examples
Jakob Bohme
German Theologian
All that men will serve God with must be done in Faith, viz. in the Spirit. It is the Spirit that maketh the work perfect, and acceptable in the sight of God. All that a man undertaketh and doeth in Faith, he doth in the Spirit of God, which Spirit of God doth co-operate in the work, and then it is acceptable to God.
Quote examples
Lysander Spooner
American Philosopher
The apology, that is constantly put forth for the injustice of government, viz., that a man must consent to give up some of his rights, in order to have his other rights protected - involves a palpable absurdity, both legally and politically.
Quote examples
Thomas Sydenham
English Scientist
For humble individuals like myself, there is one poor comfort, which is this, viz. that gout, unlike any other disease, kills more rich men than poor, more wise men than simple.
Quote examples
Oliver Joseph Lodge
English Physicist
Any person without invincible prejudice who had the same experience would come to the same broad conclusion, viz., that things hitherto held impossible do actually occur.
Quote examples
George Savile
English Politician
Laws are generally not understood by three sorts of persons, viz, by those who make them, by those who execute them, and by those who suffer if they break them.
Quote examples
William Petty
English Economist
An house is of a double nature, viz., one, wherein it is a way and means of expence, the other as it is an instrument and tool of gain.
Quote examples
Urjit Patel
Indian Economist
We should redefine the metric for effective lending, viz., prioritise loans to enterprises, which will generate more employment.
Quote examples
Ogden Nash
American Poet
Every Englishman is convinced of one thing, viz.: That to be an Englishman is to belong to the most exclusive club there is.
Quote examples
William Falconer
Scottish Poet
The admirals of his majesty's fleet are classed into three squadrons, viz. the red, the white, and the blue.
Example 1 of 10
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension