SRI

n. a title used in India to show respect to a man or a god.

n. Alternative spelling of Shri; a Sanskrit-derived title of respect used for deities, holy men, or as a formal address for men.

“The speaker introduced Sri Gupta before the ceremony began.”

“In many classical Indian texts, the prefix Sri is applied to the names of deities to signify their divine status and auspicious nature.”

Formal

n. Stands for Socially Responsible Investment. It means choosing to invest money in companies that help society or the environment.

n. Abbreviation for Socially Responsible Investment. An investment strategy that seeks to consider both financial return and social/environmental good.

“Many young people prefer SRI funds because they do not want to support oil companies.”

“The pension fund shifted its portfolio toward SRI to align its long-term capital growth with global carbon-reduction targets.”

Technical · Academic

n. Stands for System of Rice Intensification. It is a way of growing rice that uses less water and fewer seeds to get a bigger harvest.

n. Abbreviation for System of Rice Intensification. A methodology aimed at increasing the yield of rice produced in farming without relying on new varieties or chemical fertilizers.

“Farmers in the region adopted SRI techniques to save water during the dry season.”

“Agronomists argue that SRI provides a sustainable alternative for small-scale farmers by optimizing the management of plants, soil, and water.”

Technical