dr

[ˈdiː ɑr]

dr Definition

  • 1an abbreviation for 'doctor', a title given to a person who has completed their doctoral studies and is qualified to practice medicine or dentistry
  • 2an abbreviation for 'drive', used in addresses to indicate the street or road where a building or house is located

Using dr: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dr" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I have an appointment with Dr. Smith tomorrow.

  • Example

    The house is located at 123 Main St. Dr.

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Summary: dr in Brief

The abbreviation 'dr' [ˈdiː ɑr] has two main meanings. It can stand for 'doctor', which is a title given to a person who has completed their doctoral studies and is qualified to practice medicine or dentistry. It can also stand for 'drive', which is used in addresses to indicate the street or road where a building or house is located.

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