PER


Meaning of PER in English

I. ˈpər preposition

Etymology: Latin, through, by means of, by — more at for

Date: 14th century

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

Usage:

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

II. adverb

Date: 1899

: for each : apiece

a bargain at $3.50 per

III. abbreviation

1. period

2. person

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.