Dr
USDOK-ter/ˈdɑktɚ/UKDOK-tuh/ˈdɒktə/
- 1A short title written before someone's name to show they are a doctor.
Like writing 'Mr' before a name, but for someone who is a doctor.
Dr. Jane Doe will see you in the next room.
Please ask Dr. Patel to review the test results.
UsageWrite it before a name, and say it as doctor: Dr. Patel.
- 2A short way to write 'drive' in the names of streets and roads.
Like writing 'St.' for 'Street' on an envelope.
The Garcia family lives at 14 Maple Dr, across from the park.
The package should go to 88 Hillcrest Dr., not the avenue.
UsageSay it as drive: 14 Maple Dr.
- 3In accounts, a short way of writing 'debit' or 'debtor', for money owed or the person who owes it.
Her account statement showed $50 Dr, meaning she still owed that much.
The shop's account book had Dr next to the names of customers who still owed money.
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