V series <communications, standard> A set of standards published by the {CCITT} for "Data Communication over the Telephone Network". The following standards describe the important {modulation} techniques: {V.17}, {V.21}, {V.22}, {V.22 bis}, {V.23}, {V.27 ter}, {V.29}, {V.32}, {V.32 bis}. Other V standards include {V.24}, {V.25 bis}, {V.42}, {V.42 bis}. (2004-07-20)