noun

Dr.

Dr, doctor

Please see Dr. Smith.

Please see Dr Smith.

She is a Dr. of philosophy.

She is a Dr of philosophy.

((as a title)) used as a title before the name of a doctor. Dr Evans is a leading expert.

Synonyms: doctor, physician, professor

Abbreviation of 'doctor', from Latin 'doctor' meaning 'teacher'.

This is the short form for 'Doctor', used as a title before a name. Note that in British English, it's often written without a period (Dr).

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