Dr. — meaning in English

English meaning

• doctor noun A person trained and licensed to treat sick or injured people.
• DR noun Abbreviation for "debit," used in accounting.

Senses

Dr. is used for these senses in English:

• Doctor The title of an academic or medical doctor; used before or instead of the doctor's name.
• Dr Doctor, a title used before a doctor's name or surname (Dr Jane Doe, Dr Doe)

doctor — full definition

1. noun A person trained and licensed to treat sick or injured people.
2. noun A person who holds a doctorate, such as a PhD.
3. verb To alter something, often dishonestly, to change how it appears.
4. verb To add something harmful or unwanted to food or drink.

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