Definition of per
1 : by the means or agency of : through per bearer
2 : with respect to every member of a specified group : for each
3 : according to —often used with as per instructions as per usual
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Using per as a Preposition
Per occurs most frequently in business contexts; its use outside such contexts is often criticized but is quite widespread, especially in sense 2. Its most common and natural nonbusiness uses always involve figures, usually in relation to price $150 per performance, automobiles 32 miles per gallon 55 miles per hour, or sports. averages 15 points and 9 rebounds per game
Examples of per in a Sentence
The speed limit is 35 miles per hour.
The car gets 32 miles per gallon.
He averages 15 points per game.
Per your advice, I accepted their offer.
Origin and Etymology of per
Latin, through, by means of, by — more at for
Examples of per in a Sentence
you can have them at 50 cents per or three for $1.25
First Known Use of per
1899
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Definition of per
1 period
2 person
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Definition of per-
1 : throughout : thoroughly peruse
2a : containing the largest possible or a relatively large proportion of a (specified) chemical element perchloroethyleneb : containing an element in its highest or a high oxidation state perchloric acid
Origin and Etymology of per-
Latin, through, throughout, thoroughly, detrimental to, from per
PER Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of per for English Language Learners
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: for each
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: as directed by or stated in
PER Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of per for Students
1 : to or for each It cost us ten dollars per day.
2 : as directed by Construction was done per instructions.
Medical Dictionary
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Medical Definition of per
1period; periodic
2person
Law Dictionary
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playLegal Definition of per
: as stated by —used to indicate the author of an opinion with which the majority of judges concur
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