MR

¹ American  

Or M.R.

abbreviation

1. mixed reality.

2. motivation research; motivational research.

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mR ² American  

Or mr

1. milliroentgen; milliroentgens.

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Mr. ³ American  

[mis-ter] / ˈmɪs tər /

abbreviation

plural

Messrs

1. mister: a title of respect prefixed to a man's name or position.

   Mr. Lawson; Mr. President.

2. 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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Mr ¹ British  

/ ˈmɪstə /

noun

1. a title used before a man's name or names or before some office that he holds

   Mr Jones

   Mr President

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

3. a title placed before the surname of a surgeon

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MR ² British  

abbreviation

1. Master of the Rolls

2. motivation(al) research

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Usage

Plural word for Mr. The plural form of Mr. is Messrs., pronounced [ mes-erz ]. A similar change is made with Mrs., which becomes Mmes, pronounced [ mey-dahm, -dam ]. These irregular nouns’ plural forms derive directly from their  original pluralization in French.

Etymology

Origin of Mr

C17: abbreviation of _mister

Example Sentences

Mr Dunkley acknowledged the "significant" cost and said more state-funded beds should be made available, adding: "Preventative measures are a better alternative to waiting until things are beyond repair."

From BBC

Reid’s attorney Imran H. Ansari said in a statement to The Times that “Mr. Reid has amicably resolved this matter with Ms. Dixon without any admission of liability.”

From Los Angeles Times

The subpoena relates to testimony Mr. Powell gave to Congress in June concerning renovations to the Fed’s office buildings in Washington, D.C.

From The Wall Street Journal

Presumably the gambit is to catch Mr. Powell for lying to Congress regarding the office renovations or scrounge for details in search of some other so far undetected offense.

From The Wall Street Journal

He has long signaled his dislike for Mr. Powell.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• dude
• fellow
• gentleman
• guy
• person