MMP

Initialism of mixed-member proportional.

Noun

  1. Initialism of mixed-member proportional.
    • The previous chapter explored some of the constitutional and political issues surrounding the formation and change of governments in New Zealand under MMP. - 1996, Jonathan Boston, New Zealand Under MMP: A New...
    • While previously Maori have been less likely to vote for a combination of cultural, political, and socio-economic grounds, for two distinct reasons they have a greater incentive to participate under MMP. - 2013, Jack...
  2. Initialism of matrix metalloproteinase.
    • Proteinases such as the plasminogen activator and matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) are believed to play a role in these developmental changes. - 2005, G. S. Gupta, Proteomics of Spermatogenesis, →ISBN, page 655:
    • A typical MMP consists of a propeptide of about 80 amino acids, a catalytic metalloproteinase domain of about 170 amino acids, a linker peptide of variable length (also called the hinge region), and a hemopexin...
    • In general, MMP expression can be downregulated through a TGF-β-inhibitory element (TIE), which is present in the promoters of MMP-1, MMP-3, MMP-9, and MMP-13. - 2008, Sonia B. Jakowlew, Transforming Growth Factor-Beta...
  3. Initialism of massive multiplayer.
    • An MMP can easily become an impossible-to-complete reality simulator. - 2003, Jessica Mulligan, Bridgette Patrovsky, Developing Online Games: An Insider's Guide, →ISBN, page 78:
    • Connections between players in MMP games are usually made through in-game mechanisms such as social organizations, guilds, noble houses, political parties, and so on. - 2004, Munindar P. Singh, The Practical Handbook of...
    • Women tend to look for the emotional draw of a game, which depends on a good storyline, or a complex plot, or a deeper experience with the characters—things male gamers don't necessarily seem to need or want. Games that...
  4. Initialism of mandatory minimum penalty.

    Coordinate Terms: CSO

  5. Initialism of mobile measurement partner.

Forms

MMPs