as per — in accordance with; according to
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: in accordance with; according to
Pronunciation (IPA): /æz pɜːr/
Example Sentences
- As per usual, Tom arrived 30 minutes late to the meeting.
- Please complete the project as per the client's specifications.
- As per company policy, employees must wear formal attire on Mondays.
as per
PREPOSITION[/æz pɜːr/]
in accordance with; according to
a head chef holds up a detailed recipe card while pointing to specific cooking steps. The sous chef carefully follows each instruction, measuring ingredients exactly as shown on the card. The sous chef adds salt to a pan in the exact amount specified, then stirs clockwise just as the recipe indicates. Other kitchen staff work in the background, each following their own written procedures posted nearby. cooking being done in accordance with the written instructions
As per tradition, sir, we stir with precision!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase combines Latin 'as' (like, in the manner of) and 'per' (through, by means of), with 'per' deriving from Latin meaning 'by way of' or 'through'. The combined form 'as per' developed in formal documentation and business contexts to mean 'in accordance with' or 'according to'.
Breakdown
as (like, in the manner of) + per (through, by means of) — together forming 'according to' or 'in accordance with'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“As per usual, Tom arrived 30 minutes late to the meeting.”
“Please complete the project as per the client's specifications.”
“As per company policy, employees must wear formal attire on Mondays.”
“As per your email, I've rescheduled the appointment for next Friday.”
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