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EV

Abbreviation for Extended Validation

In short and in plain language

EV is a type of certificate for sites.

With it, the firm behind the site gets a thorough check.

The firm has the issuer check who it is.

Definition
EV stands for Extended Validation, a type of certificate with a thorough check of the organization behind a website. The business has its identity verified by the certification authority.