MR

¹

or M.R.

abbreviation for

1. mixed reality.
2. motivation research; motivational research.

mR

²

or mr

1. milliroentgen; milliroentgens.

Mr.

³

[ mis-ter ]

abbreviation for

, plural Messrs. [mes, -erz].

1. mister: a title of respect prefixed to a man's name or position:

   Mr. Lawson; Mr. President.

2. a title prefixed to a mock surname that is used to represent possession of a particular attribute, identity, etc., especially in an idealized or excessive way:

   Mr. Democrat; Mr. Perfect; Mr. Macho.

Mr

¹

/ ˈmɪstə /

noun

1. a title used before a man's name or names or before some office that he holds

   Mr Jones

   Mr President

2. (in military contexts) a title used in addressing a warrant officer, officer cadet, or junior naval officer
3. a title placed before the surname of a surgeon

MR

²

abbreviation for

1. in Britain Master of the Rolls
2. motivation(al) research

Word History and Origins

Origin of MR¹

C17: abbreviation of mister

Example Sentences

This is especially striking, though hardly surprising, in the case of Priebus, Mr. Outreach.

From The Daily Beast

Mr. Huckabee far overshadows his kinder, gentler Gov. Huckabee.

From The Daily Beast

Mr. Bachner found it by wandering through the market and identified a craftsmen here who works in a tiny booth.

From The Daily Beast

Mr. Bachner said it had been hard to introduce his work ethic and share his vision with the locals and his team.

From The Daily Beast

Mr. Bachner stayed because he realized the city is filled with artisans and the possibilities fascinated him.

From The Daily Beast

As long as may be necessary, Sam,” replied Mr. Pickwick, “you have my full permission to remain.

From Project Gutenberg

Hilda, trembling at the door, more than half expected Mr. Orgreave to say: "You mean, she's invited herself."

From Project Gutenberg

After all, may not even John Burns be human; may not Mr. Chamberlain himself have a heart that can feel for another?

From Project Gutenberg

It was with a feeling of relief on both sides that the arrival of Mr. Haggard, of the Home Office, was announced.

From Project Gutenberg

“This is a distressing predicament for these young people,” thought Mr. Pickwick, as he dressed himself next morning.

From Project Gutenberg

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