Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- abbreviation multipurpose vehicle
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- initialism A
multi- purpose vehicle , a large car or small bus designed to be used on and off-road and easily convertible to facilitate loading of goods from facilitating carrying people.
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Examples
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The planned role of the MPV is route proving and casualty evacuation (CASEVAC).
The wheels on the truck go round and round… Richard 2006
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MPV is a modified Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) equipment procured against an Urgent Operational Requirement (UOR) and replaces the MAMBA vehicle fleet of the mine protected vehicles.
The wheels on the truck go round and round… Richard 2006
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Here's a neat-looking, low-priced, compact MPV from a Korean brand engaged on a steep rise in quality, desirability and credibility.
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Although there will eventually be 10 body styles on this chassis, just three will be offered at first plus the C-Max compact MPV, which is already on sale; a five-door hatchback, a saloon for China and the United States and an estate.
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011
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Although there will eventually be 10 body styles on this chassis, just three will be offered at first plus the C-Max compact MPV, which is already on sale; a five-door hatchback, a saloon for China and the United States and an estate.
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011
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No wonder Citroën's website offers a so-called MPV Finder designed to guide potential customers through the confusing choice.
Motoring 2010
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No wonder Citroën's website offers a so-called MPV Finder
Motoring 2010
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As VW's first MPV, Sharan brought more than 600,000 new customers to the brand over 15 years and has been the best-selling multi-purpose vehicle (MPV aka minivan) in Germany for all that time and among the top three best-sellers in Europe; Galaxy has been top seller in the
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The MPV, which is an "inclusive community" rooted in social justice, will hold the protest in front of the Saudi Arabian Embassy.
The Washington Times stories: Latest Headlines Hillary May THE WASHINGTON TIMES 2010
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One of the most impressive things about the MPV is the fact that the third row felt as chill as the 1st or 2nd row, just that it has less space.
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