MR

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abbreviation

mixed reality.

motivation research; motivational research.

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Words nearby MR

M protein, MPS, Mpumalanga, MPV, mq, MR, MRA, Mr. Big, MRBM, Mr. Bones, MRC

Other definitions for MR (2 of 3)

or mr

milliroentgen; milliroentgens.

Other definitions for MR (3 of 3)

Mr.

[ mis-ter ]

/ ˈmɪs tər /

abbreviation plural Messrs.

[mes-erz]. /ˈmɛs ərz/.

mister: a title of respect prefixed to a man's name or position: Mr. Lawson; Mr. President.

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.

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How to use MR in a sentence

This is especially striking, though hardly surprising, in the case of Priebus, Mr. Outreach.
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Mr. Huckabee far overshadows his kinder, gentler Gov. Huckabee.
The Devil in Mike Huckabee|Dean Obeidallah|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Mr. Bachner found it by wandering through the market and identified a craftsmen here who works in a tiny booth.
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Mr. Bachner said it had been hard to introduce his work ethic and share his vision with the locals and his team.
The Photographer Who Gave Up Manhattan for Marrakech|Liza Foreman|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST

Mr. Bachner stayed because he realized the city is filled with artisans and the possibilities fascinated him.
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As long as may be necessary, Sam,” replied Mr. Pickwick, “you have my full permission to remain.
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2(of 2)|Charles Dickens
Hilda, trembling at the door, more than half expected Mr. Orgreave to say: "You mean, she's invited herself."
Hilda Lessways|Arnold Bennett
After all, may not even John Burns be human; may not Mr. Chamberlain himself have a heart that can feel for another?
God and my Neighbour|Robert Blatchford
It was with a feeling of relief on both sides that the arrival of Mr. Haggard, of the Home Office, was announced.
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“This is a distressing predicament for these young people,” thought Mr. Pickwick, as he dressed himself next morning.
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2(of 2)|Charles Dickens

British Dictionary definitions for MR (1 of 2)

/ (ˈmɪstə) /

noun plural Messrs (ˈmɛsəz)

a title used before a man's name or names or before some office that he holdsMr Jones; Mr President

(in military contexts) a title used in addressing a warrant officer, officer cadet, or junior naval officer

a title placed before the surname of a surgeon

Word Origin for Mr

C17: abbreviation of mister

British Dictionary definitions for MR (2 of 2)

abbreviation for

(in Britain) Master of the Rolls

motivation(al) research

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Medical definitions for MR

abbr.

mitral regurgitation