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HR
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Britannica Dictionary definition of HR
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1
home run; home runs
He had three
HR
in the first game.
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2
human resources
Talk to
HR
about benefits.
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3
House of Representatives
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used in the names of laws being voted on in the House of Representatives
Voting on
HR
1740 will start next week.
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