'''Avs.''' is an abbreviation for '''according to various sources.'''
It is used to explain a spectrum of disparity in reported numbers or facts, while still asserting that the facts in question are nevertheless attributed to reputable but differing sources.
It can also stand for '''Address Verification System''' -- in terms of credit cards. It is the way that the bank verifies that the address provided in an online transaction matches the one registered to the card.
It's also an abbreiviation for Alpenverein Südtirol (Mountaineering and Climbing Federation of South Tyrol) and [[Advanced Visualization Studio]], a [[Winamp]] plug-in.
