MMP

English

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -iː

Noun

MMP (countable and uncountable, plural MMPs)

1. (politics) Initialism of mixed-member proportional.
   • 1996, Jonathan Boston, New Zealand Under MMP: A New Politics?, →ISBN, page 116:

     The previous chapter explored some of the constitutional and political issues surrounding the formation and change of governments in New Zealand under MMP.

   • 2013, Jack Vowles, Proportional Representation on Trial, →ISBN:

     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.

2. (biochemistry) Initialism of matrix metalloproteinase.
   • 2005, G. S. Gupta, Proteomics of Spermatogenesis, →ISBN, page 655:

     Proteinases such as the plasminogen activator and matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) are believed to play a role in these developmental changes.

   • 2007, Paolo Gresele, Valentin Fuster, Jose A. Lopez, Platelets in Hematologic and Cardiovascular Disorders, →ISBN:

     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 (Hpx)-like domain of about 200 amino acids.

   • 2008, Sonia B. Jakowlew, Transforming Growth Factor-Beta in Cancer Therapy, Volume I, →ISBN:

     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.

3. (online gaming) Initialism of massive multiplayer.
   • 2003, Jessica Mulligan, Bridgette Patrovsky, Developing Online Games: An Insider's Guide, →ISBN, page 78:

     An MMP can easily become an impossible-to-complete reality simulator.

   • 2004, Munindar P. Singh, The Practical Handbook of Internet Computing, →ISBN, page 249:

     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.

   • 2010, David Shippy, Mickie Phipps, The Race For A New Game Machine, →ISBN:

     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 provide opportunities to connect to other players, that have a social component, or that foster cooperation among the characters or players—all reasons why women are so fond of massive multiplayer (MMP) games—are particularly appealing.

4. (legal system) Initialism of mandatory minimum penalty.

   Coordinate term: CSO

5. (Internet marketing) Initialism of mobile measurement partner.

Anagrams

• MPM