pe
or peh
the 17th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
either of the consonant sounds represented by this letter.
Origin of pe
1Words Nearby pe
Other definitions for PE (2 of 5)
Prince Edward Island, Canada (approved for postal use).
Biology, Ecology. possibly extinct.
Other definitions for p/e (3 of 5)
Other definitions for p.e. (4 of 5)
Other definitions for P.E. (5 of 5)
Petroleum Engineer.
physical education.
Presiding Elder.
Statistics. probable error.
Professional Engineer.
Protestant Episcopal.
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How to use pe in a sentence
Business questions are raised—who starts a pe firm and bails on it in a matter of mere months?
Be the Smarter Bush Brother, Jeb: Don’t Run! | Michael Tomasky | December 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTYet only about half of our schools now offer pe, and the average pe budget per school is just $750.
The Financial Case for Dodgeball: Why America Needs Gym Class | Mark McKinnon | April 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTpe was one way of ensuring that every kid was getting some exercise.
The Financial Case for Dodgeball: Why America Needs Gym Class | Mark McKinnon | April 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI generally remember school physical education, pe, as a being a pain in the posterior.
The Financial Case for Dodgeball: Why America Needs Gym Class | Mark McKinnon | April 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe hosts on business cable channels refer to pe ratios and swap spreads, and no one laughs at them.
Music Criticism Has Degenerated Into Lifestyle Reporting | Ted Gioia | March 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
"Some day Ko-pe-tah will find the way in here," laughed Old Solitary.
Frank Merriwell's Bravery | Burt L. StandishWash-m-pe-shee, the Madman; a distinguished warrior; full length.
And would it not pe petter to be cooed friends without more of the matter?
"You have the authority of my extended hand," conceded pe-lung readily, raising it as he spoke.
Kai Lung's Golden Hours | Ernest Bramah"I come to buy an imitation pig-tail to pass for one," replied pe-lung, with quiet composure.
Kai Lung's Golden Hours | Ernest Bramah
British Dictionary definitions for pe (1 of 3)
/ (peɪ, Hebrew pe) /
the 17th letter in the Hebrew alphabet (פ or, at the end of a word, ף) transliterated as p or, when final, ph
Origin of pe
1British Dictionary definitions for pe (2 of 3)
Peru
British Dictionary definitions for PE (3 of 3)
physical education
potential energy
Presiding Elder
(esp in postal addresses) Prince Edward Island (Canadian Province)
Also: p.e printer's error
statistics probable error
Protestant Episcopal
(in South Africa) Port Elizabeth
Peru (international car registration)
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