What Does VOD Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
VOD means "Video On Demand."More Observations...
Video on demand is an increasingly popular entertainment system which allows users to select and view video content when they choose, rather than having to watch scheduled broadcasts. VOD systems typically stream through set-top boxes, computers or tablets and smart phones. Popular VOD platforms include Netflix and Amazon Prime.Image for VOD
When I write VOD, I mean this:
![meaning of VOD](../IMT_images/VOD_definition.jpg)
The image shows two children watching a video on a laptop.
Summary of Key Points
"Video-On-Demand" is, by far, the most common meaning for VOD when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)VOD | |
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Definition: | Video-On-Demand |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | ![]() 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Examples of VOD in Sentences
Here are examples of VOD in conversations:- Tony: Might watch a film on VOD tonight if you're interested?
- Jordan: Definitely!
- Tony: Did you watch the new episode last night?
- Jordan: No but I've got VOD so I'll watch it later.
An Academic Look at VOD
As it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "Vee Oh Dee"), VOD is classified as an initialism abbreviation. Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are spoken like words.Example of VOD Used in a Text
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