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  1. Use of 'as per' vs 'per' - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Taking Wiktionary as a guide, one can use either form with little difference in meaning, but I think some people will object to such use of per and others to such use of as per. My preference is for per …

  2. meaning - Difference between "per" and "a" - English Language

    What is the difference between the following two sentences? She goes to the forest three times per week. She goes to the forest three times a week.

  3. meaning - What does "Per [person's name]" mean? - English Language ...

    The room costs 40 € per person. In this case, per has a meaning for for each. This matches with the main question as asked in the topic title, but doesn't with the example given in the thread itself: per …

  4. "By" vs "Per". Which one should I use on expressions like "P&L ...

    The word "per" carries the implication (as in percent) that there is a division going on - so if someone says to me "I'll tell you the number of widgets manufactured per employee" I'm expecting one …

  5. What is the difference between "as per" and "according to"?

    The particular construction as per my knowledge is unnatural - as per is normally only used in reference to some prior statement / school of thought. It more properly corresponds to in accordance with, and …

  6. grammar - Usage of “per”, “each” and "every"? - English Language ...

    Apr 6, 2019 · "per" generally means an averaging. One may study for 5 hours one week, and 15 the next, and achieve 10 hours per week. "each" generally means either an equal distribution, or a …

  7. meaning - What does "per" in this case means? - English Language ...

    If this "per" means like "through", then does this "E.J.C." represent someone's name (person in charge)? If so, why wouldn't this person spell out their name instead of the abbreviated form?

  8. Is there a definitive spelling for the shortened version of “as per usual”?

    Jun 27, 2012 · 3 There's no definitive spelling, but as per ushe is a common one with the benefit of being fairly unambiguous. Alternatives include as per use, but that could be confused with "for each use", …

  9. Swallowing gum: Is it harmful? - Mayo Clinic

    May 14, 2025 · Your body can't digest chewing gum. So what happens when you swallow it?

  10. Legg-Calve-Perthes disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 22, 2024 · Legg-Calve-Perthes (LEG-kahl-VAY-PER-tuz) disease is a childhood condition that occurs when blood supply to the ball part (femoral head) of the hip joint is temporarily interrupted and …