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hr

abbreviation

Definition of HR

1
here
2
hour
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HR

abbreviation

Definition of HR

1
home run
2
House of Representatives
3
House resolution
4
human resources
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hr

abbreviation

Medical Definition of HR

hour—used in writing prescriptions; see qh

Origin of HR

Latin hora

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. hr
  2. amp hr
  3. horse
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