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as per
/əz pɜːr/
according to
Please submit the documents as per the instructions provided.
Submit the documents following the instructions exactly.
formal
In accordance with or following the terms of
The project must be completed as per the client's specifications.
The project must follow the client's exact requirements.
We will proceed as per the agreement signed last month.
We will follow the terms of the agreement signed last month.
Commonly used in formal or professional contexts, especially in business, legal, or technical writing.
Collocations
as per your requestfollowing your requestas per the guidelinesin accordance with the guidelines
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Pro Tip
Formal Usage
Use 'as per' in professional or formal writing, such as emails, reports, or legal documents.
Avoid Overuse
While useful, 'as per' can sound stiff in casual conversation. Consider alternatives like 'according to' or 'following' in informal contexts.
Gold Rule
Correct Usage
'As per' should always be followed by a noun or noun phrase, not a verb. For example, 'as per the rules' is correct, but 'as per we agreed' is incorrect.
Word Origin
Derived from the combination of the preposition 'as' and the preposition 'per', meaning 'by each' or 'for each'. The phrase has been used in English since the 16th century.
Usage Notes
Often used in formal or official contexts to indicate adherence to rules, instructions, or agreements. Can sometimes sound overly formal or stiff in casual conversation.
Word Breakdown
as
in the manner of
prepositionper
by each or for each
prepositionEnglish Dictionary