pe

1 of 3

noun

ˈpā 

: the 17th letter of the Hebrew alphabet see Alphabet Table

PE

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abbreviation (1)

1

physical education

2

Prince Edward Island

3

printer's error

4

probable error

5

professional engineer

6

pulmonary embolism

P/E

3 of 3

abbreviation (2)

price/earnings

Examples of pe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Flat Feet As your feet age, connective tissues called ligaments can begin to stretch, reducing the height of your arch and leading to a condition commonly known as flat feet (pes planus). —Catherine Moyer, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Hebrew pē

First Known Use

Noun

1823, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

PE

abbreviation

1

physical examination

2

pulmonary embolism