mi

¹ American  

[mee] / mi /

noun

Music.

1. the syllable used for the third tone of a diatonic scale.

2. (in the fixed system of solmization) the tone E.

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MI ² American  

abbreviation

1. Michigan (approved especially for use with zip code).

2. minimally invasive; minimal invasive.

3. myocardial infarction.

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mi. ³ American  

abbreviation

1. mile; miles. Also mi

2. mill; mills.

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M.I. ⁴ American  

abbreviation

1. Military Intelligence.

2. Mounted Infantry.

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mi ¹ British  

/ miː /

noun

1. music (in tonic sol-fa) the third degree of any major scale; mediant

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MI ² British  

abbreviation

1. Michigan

2. Military Intelligence

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mi. ³ British  

abbreviation

1. mile

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mi Scientific  

1. Abbreviation of mile

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Etymology

Origin of mi

First recorded in 1520–30; gamut

Example Sentences

A casting director came to the class one day, looking for kids to star in a show about teen spies called “M.I. High,” and she was selected.

From Los Angeles Times

Much to the dismay of her parents, she did “M.I. High” for a few years, then scrapped her plans to pursue a college degree in history.

From Los Angeles Times

He and the cinematographer M.I.

From Washington Times

Here’s a look at the first five films in the “M.I.” franchise.

From Los Angeles Times

Currently, for the weekday meals and clothes closet, it uses space on Camden Street donated by Iglesia Di Dios Pentecostal M.I., but the ministry is working on remodeling a building downtown that will be a permanent home.

From Washington Times