via

/ˈvaɪ.ə/

by means of

We traveled to Paris via train.

The train was the means of transportation used to reach Paris.

formal

by way of or through a particular place, method, or intermediary

She sent the package via express delivery.

The package was sent using express delivery as the method.

The message was transmitted via satellite.

Satellite technology was used to send the message.

Often used to indicate a route, method, or intermediary in formal or technical contexts.

Collocations

via emailsent or communicated through emailvia phonecommunicated through a phone callvia credit cardpaid using a credit card

by means of

'Via' is often used in formal writing, travel itineraries, and technical contexts to specify a route or method.

'Via' is always followed by a noun or noun phrase indicating the route, method, or intermediary.

From Latin 'via', meaning 'road' or 'way'.

Commonly used in formal writing, travel, and technical contexts to specify a route or method.

via

road or way

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