MRT
Translingual
Symbol
MRT
- The ISO 3166-1 three-letter (alpha-3) code for Mauritania.
English
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "Singapore English" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /emʌɹˈtɪ/
Noun
MRT (countable and uncountable, plural MRTs)
- (sciences) Initialism of magnetic resonance tomography.
- (computing) Initialism of malicious (software) removal tool.
- (UK, transport, uncountable) Initialism of mass rapid transit, mass rail transit, or metro rail transit. A form of heavy-rail rapid-transit system that utilizes modern Electric Multiple Units to transport commuters between stations.
- 2000, Jian Zhao, J. Nicholar Shirlaw & Rajan Krishnan, Tunnels and Underground Stuctures, page 32:
- After several years of study, the Government of Singapore in 1982 decided to implement a comprehensive mass rapid transit (MRT) system.
- 2008 September 25, Angela Albanese, bus570 fall 08: The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT):
- The origins of the MRT are derived from a forecast by city planners in 1967 which stated the need for a rail based urban transportation system.
- 2015 December 11, Feily Sofian & Esther Hoon, The Edge Property: The impact of MRT on property prices:
- Bukit Panjang residents will soon enjoy a shorter commuting time to town when Singapore’s latest MRT line, the Downtown Line 2 (DTL2), commences operations on Dec 27.
Synonyms
- (magnetic resonance tomography): MRI
Anagrams
Indonesian
Etymology
- Backronym of the English term MRT
Proper noun
MRT
- Initialism of Moda Raya Terpadu (literally) integrated mass mode (of transport); mass rapid transit;
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