Pronunciation

/pər/

Definitions

Noun

1. An abbreviation for “per unit” or “for each,” used to indicate a rate or ratio. For example: “The cost is $10 per hour.”
2. A Latin term meaning “through” or “by means of,” often in mathematical or scientific contexts. For example: “The acceleration is 5 meters per second squared.”

Verb

1. To calculate or measure something per a given unit. For example: “We need to calculate our income per month.”
2. To assign or distribute something on a per-person basis. For example: “Each employee gets a bonus per their performance.”

Preposition

1. To express the ratio or proportion of one thing to another. For example: “She works out five days per week.”

Phrases

• “Pay per view” (PPV) refers to a system where customers pay to watch content once.
• “Income per capita” is a measure of average income per person in a population.
• “Eating per kilocalorie” is a nutritional concept focusing on the efficiency of food intake.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The company’s revenue grew by 10% per quarter.”
• Verb: “I’m charged $2 per mile for this rental car.”
• Preposition: “The book costs $15 per chapter.”

Synonyms

• Per unit
• Each
• For every
• Pro rata
• In proportion to

Note: The usage of “per” as a verb is less common, but it exists in certain contexts like financial calculations or informal greetings. The primary meanings are as a noun and preposition.