Word
APR
Phoneticsapr
Definitions
01interest rate on loans
n. Stands for Annual Percentage Rate. This number tells you the real cost of a loan or credit card each year, including interest and fees.
n. Abbreviation for Annual Percentage Rate. A standardised interest rate that reflects the total cost of credit on a yearly basis, including both interest and additional charges.
“Before you sign for the new credit card, check the APR to see how much interest you will pay.”
“Financial regulations require lenders to disclose the APR prominently so that consumers can compare the true cost of different mortgage products.”
Technical
Usage
Usually treated as a singular countable noun; often preceded by 'the'.
Synonyms
02the month of April
n. A short way of writing the month of April.
n. Abbreviation for April. Used primarily in calendars, date stamps, and informal scheduling.
“The deadline for the project is 15 Apr.”
“The ledger entries were marked with 'Apr' to indicate the start of the second quarter for tax purposes.”
Usage
Always capitalized as 'Apr' or 'Apr.' in written English.
Synonyms
03a type of surgery
n. Stands for Abdominoperineal Resection. A major surgery used to treat certain types of cancer by removing parts of the lower digestive system.
n. Abbreviation for Abdominoperineal Resection. A surgical procedure involving the removal of the anus, rectum, and sigmoid colon, typically to treat low rectal cancer.
“The surgeon explained that an APR was the best option to remove the tumor completely.”
“Post-operative care for patients undergoing an APR requires careful monitoring of the stoma and wound healing in the perineal region.”
Technical
Usage
Used almost exclusively within clinical and surgical contexts.
Real-World Examples
“Though these loans are relatively short term (maximum 15 years), and rates are high compared to the US (starting at 9.75 percent APR).” Domains
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