mi
noun
the syllable used for the third tone of a diatonic scale.
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mi
1 American
[mee]
/ mi /
noun
Music.
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the syllable used for the third tone of a diatonic scale.
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(in the fixed system of solmization) the tone E.
MI
2
American
abbreviation
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Michigan (approved especially for use with zip code).
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minimally invasive; minimal invasive.
mi.
3
American
abbreviation
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mile; miles. Also mi
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mill; mills.
M.I.
4
American
abbreviation
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Military Intelligence.
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Mounted Infantry.
mi
1
British
/ miː /
noun
MI
2
British
abbreviation
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Michigan
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Military Intelligence
mi.
3
British
abbreviation
mi
Scientific
Etymology
Origin of mi
First recorded in 1520–30; see origin at gamut
Vocabulary lists containing mi
Example Sentences
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Four of the eight franchises - Manchester Super Giants, MI London, Southern Brave and Sunrisers Leeds - are now at least part-owned by companies that control IPL teams.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
The opening men's and women's double-header will take place on 21 July at The Oval between MI London v Sunrisers Leeds, two franchises with IPL ownership links.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026
Both the men's and women's teams will be renamed as MI London in the Hundred next year.
From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025
"We are delighted to welcome MI London into the family and take the MI legacy to new frontiers," Reliance founder Nita Ambani said.
From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025
Painted on the bow in red letters was the name MI AMOR.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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