mi

¹

[ mee ]

noun

, Music.

1. the syllable used for the third tone of a diatonic scale.
2. (in the fixed system of solmization) the tone E. Compare sol-fa ( def 1 ).

MI

²

abbreviation for

1. Michigan (approved especially for use with zip code).
2. minimally invasive; minimal invasive.
3. myocardial infarction ( def ).

mi.

³

abbreviation for

1. mile; miles. Also mi
2. mill; mills.

M.I.

⁴

abbreviation for

1. Military Intelligence.
2. Mounted Infantry.

mi.

¹

abbreviation for

1. mile

MI

²

abbreviation for

1. Michigan
2. Military Intelligence

mi

³

/ miː /

noun

1. music (in tonic sol-fa) the third degree of any major scale; mediant

mi

1. Abbreviation of mile

Word History and Origins

Origin of mi¹

First recorded in 1520–30; gamut

Word History and Origins

Origin of mi¹

C16: see gamut

Example Sentences

For AF and MI, the risk increased steadily over time without major shifts.

From Science Daily

Ken Beyer had never heard of a precinct delegate until he stumbled across the website for MI Precinct First, a group inspired by Bannon’s plan.

From Salon

Remarkably, both MV and MI outperformed menthol in the anti-inflammatory assay.

From Science Daily

Specifically, Suzuki and his colleagues performed simulations on 42 combinations of β-MIGaO2, MI = Na, Li, Cu, Ag as precursors, and halides and nitrates as ion sources.

From Science Daily

West Indies wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran hit an unbeaten century as MI New York beat Seattle Orcas by seven wickets to win the inaugural Major League Cricket title last year.

From BBC