via

(noun, preposition)

noun

1. A main road or highway, especially in ancient Rome. (Mainly used in set phrases, below.)

2. (electronics) A small hole in a printed circuit board filled with metal which connects two or more layers.

preposition

1. By way of; passing through.

- They drove from New York to Los Angeles via Omaha.

- You can enter the building via the western gate.

2. By (means of); using (a medium).

- I'll send you the information via e-mail.

3. As per (a mathematical equation).