ADR

ADR is an acronym that can refer to several concepts in different domains, including law, medicine, finance, and film production.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) comprises processes for settling disputes outside formal courts. Common methods include negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. ADR can save time and costs, preserve relationships, and offer confidentiality, but outcomes may not have the same enforceability as a court judgment and may require voluntary participation or legally binding agreements.

Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) refers to any harmful or unintended response to a drug occurring at normal doses. ADRs are monitored through pharmacovigilance systems and can range from mild side effects to serious conditions. Causality assessment and reporting are important for regulatory oversight, drug safety, and updating prescribing information.

American Depositary Receipt (ADR) is a negotiable instrument that represents shares of a foreign company and trades on U.S. exchanges. ADRs are created by banks and may be sponsored or unsponsored; levels I, II, and III indicate differing disclosure and trading features. ADRs broaden access to foreign securities for U.S. investors, while introducing currency risk and regulatory considerations.

Automated Dialogue Replacement (ADR) is a post-production process in film and television where dialogue is rerecorded to improve audio quality or alter lines. Actors perform during a separate session, and the new soundtrack is synchronized with the on-screen lip movements and blended with the film’s original score and effects. ADR is commonly used to fix sound issues or to re-record lines for creative or legal reasons.