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
abbreviation
MI
2
British
abbreviation
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Michigan
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Military Intelligence
mi
3
British
/ miː /
noun
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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In the United Arab Emirates' ILT20, franchises controlled by the owners of MI London and Southern Brave have not signed a Pakistan player across four seasons, but have recruited cricketers from 15 other nationalities.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
All three play for Surrey, who hold a 51% ownership stake in MI London, where Curran is also the T20 skipper.
From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026
"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
Oval Invincibles will be re-branded as MI London from 2026 after a deal between the Hundred franchise and the owners of Mumbai Indians.
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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