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Rs (symbol) means Abbreviation for rupees, the currency used in India, Pakistan, and several other countries. Example: “The price tag read "Rs 500" for the scarf.”
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Abbreviation for rupees, the currency used in India, Pakistan, and several other countries.
"The price tag read "Rs 500" for the scarf."
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Abbreviation for ronnasecond, a unit of time equal to 10^27 seconds, used in scientific notation for extremely long durations.
3
Abbreviation for Queens Park Rangers Football Club, an English football club.
"Fans wore blue and white QPR scarves to the match."
How to use Rs
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short abbreviation whose meaning depends entirely on context — most commonly "rupees."
Common mistake
Don't confuse the currency abbreviation "Rs" with the plural "Rs" (as in "mind your Ps and Qs").
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Etymology
Formed by initialism from English or other languages.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Rs” mean?
The word “Rs” means abbreviation for rupees, the currency used in India, Pakistan, and several other countries. In plain terms, a short abbreviation whose meaning depends entirely on context — most commonly "rupees.".
How do you use “Rs” in a sentence?
Here is “Rs” used in a sentence: “The price tag read "Rs 500" for the scarf.”
What part of speech is “Rs”?
“Rs” is a symbol.
Is “Rs” a common word?
“Rs” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Rs” have?
“Rs” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: abbreviation for rupees, the currency used in India, Pakistan, and several other countries.
What is the difference between "Rs" and the "₹" symbol?
"Rs" is a letter abbreviation for rupees used in India, Pakistan, and several other countries, while "₹" is the dedicated currency symbol for the Indian rupee. Both indicate rupee amounts, but "Rs" is written with letters and can apply to more than one country's rupee.
Should "Rs" be written before or after the number?
"Rs" is normally written before the amount, as in "Rs 500." It typically appears at the start of the figure, similar to the way the dollar sign precedes a number.
What does "rs" stand for besides rupees?
Besides rupees, "rs" can abbreviate ronnasecond, a unit of time equal to 10^27 seconds used in scientific notation for extremely long durations. The currency meaning is far more common in everyday use.
