MR
or M.R.
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abbreviation
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Question 1 of 7
True or false? British English and American English are only different when it comes to slang words.
Other definitions for MR (2 of 3)
mR
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
British Dictionary definitions for MR (1 of 2)
Mr
/ (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)
MR
abbreviation for
(in Britain) Master of the Rolls
motivation(al) research
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