ADR

American  

abbreviation

1. adverse drug reaction.

2. Law.  alternative dispute resolution: a method of settling a legal dispute between parties without going to trial, such as by hiring someone to help both parties communicate and settle their dispute.

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ADR British  

abbreviation

1. adverse drug reaction

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Example Sentences

Citi maintains a buy call on NetEase but raises its ADR target price to US$161.00 from US$158.00 as the bank likes NetEase’s improving resiliency and sustainability of evergreen franchise titles and growing diversification of games portfolio.

From The Wall Street Journal

Novo’s ADR is down 50% over the past year, and more than 40% in 2025.

From Barron's

Bernstein initiates outperform rating for the stock with a target price of US$33.0 for its ADR and HK$253.0 for its H shares.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sure, you could buy Keyence — if you want to navigate Japanese market access, thin ADR liquidity and currency swings.

From MarketWatch

Novo’s ADR fell 21.8% on a single day in July, when the company cut its full-year guidance.

From Barron's