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HR

1 American  
[eych-ahr] / ˈeɪtʃˈɑr /

abbreviation

  1. human resources.


hr. 2 American  
Or h

abbreviation

  1. hour; hours.


Hr. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. Herr.


h.r. 4 American  
Or HR or hr

abbreviation

  1. home run.


H.R. 5 American  
Or HR

abbreviation

  1. House of Representatives.


HR 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. House of Representatives

  2. human resources

  3. human rights

  4. Croatia (international car registration)

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hr 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. hour

  2. Baseball home run

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hr 3 British  

abbreviation

  1. Croatia

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Etymology

Origin of HR

(for sense 4) from Croatian Hrvatska

Example Sentences

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For employees, Nix suggests they first talk to their HR departments to see what protections are in place, so their career trajectories don’t depend on the success of their in-office romance.

From The Wall Street Journal

I want to add that if comments about your appearance persist, you might want to consult your employee handbook and ask HR.

From MarketWatch

It likely contains guidelines around dress code, and if your boss isn’t adhering to them, you can go to HR.

From MarketWatch

Generally speaking, I don’t think HR is always the most helpful arm of any company, as it is designed to protect the company.

From MarketWatch

“These are the physical challenges Mamdani is going to have to overcome,” said Kate Wittels, who helped conduct the feasibility study and is now a partner at consulting firm HR&A Advisors.

From The Wall Street Journal