ADR: meaning, definitions and examples

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ADR

 

[ eษชdiหษ‘หr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

finance

Automatic Deposit Receipt (ADR) is a negotiable security issued by a U.S. bank, representing foreign shares held by the bank, often traded on U.S. stock exchanges. ADRs allow U.S. investors to invest in foreign companies without the need for currency conversion.

Synonyms

American Depositary Receipt

Examples of usage

  • Many investors prefer to buy ADRs rather than directly purchasing foreign stocks.
  • Companies from emerging markets often issue ADRs to attract investment from the U.S. market.
Context #2 | Noun

medicine

Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) refers to a harmful or unintended reaction to a medication or drug. ADRs can range from mild side effects to severe allergic reactions.

Synonyms

adverse drug event, side effect

Examples of usage

  • The doctor warned the patient about possible ADRs before starting the new medication.
  • Some people may experience ADRs when taking antibiotics.

Translations

Translations of the word "ADR" in other languages:

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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ADR

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ADR

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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ADR

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ADR

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ADR

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ADR

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ADR

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ADR

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ADR

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ADR

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ADR

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ADR

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ADR

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ADR

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ADR

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช ADR

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ADR

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ADR

Etymology

The term ADR has multiple meanings in different contexts. In finance, it stands for American Depositary Receipt, which has been used since the 1920s to facilitate investment in foreign companies. In the medical field, ADR refers to Adverse Drug Reaction, a concept that has gained importance with the rise of pharmaceuticals. The abbreviation ADR is widely recognized and used in both industries.