PG

¹ American  

abbreviation

1. Trademark. parental guidance: a rating assigned to a movie by the MPA indicating that children of all ages may attend but that some material may be deemed unsuitable and that parental guidance is advised.

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PG ² American  

Or P.G. or p.g.

abbreviation

Informal.

1. pregnant.

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pg ³ American  

abbreviation

1. picogram; picograms.

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Pg ⁴ American  

Or Pg.

abbreviation

1. Portugal.

2. Portuguese.

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pg. ⁵ American  

abbreviation

1. page.

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P.G. ⁶ American  

abbreviation

1. Past Grand.

2. paying guest.

3. Postgraduate.

4. Informal. pregnant. Also p.g.

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PG ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. paying guest

2. postgraduate

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Pg. ² British  

abbreviation

1. Portugal

2. Portuguese

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PG ³ British  

symbol

1. a film certified for viewing by anyone, but which contains scenes that may be unsuitable for children, for whom parental guidance is necessary

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pg. ⁴ British  

abbreviation

1. page

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pg ⁵ British  

abbreviation

1. Papua New Guinea

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Etymology

Origin of PG

An American designation established in 1972

Example Sentences

Procter & Gamble PG -0.64%decrease; red down pointing triangle posted slightly higher revenue in its latest quarter as higher prices helped offset a decline in volumes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then, PG&E was in bankruptcy because of costs it faced from a series of wildfires, including the 2018 Camp fire.

From Los Angeles Times

PG&E and the federal government had argued that closing would save ratepayers and taxpayers money compared with paying for Ivanpah’s electricity until 2039, when the contract expires.

From Los Angeles Times

The five-member decision came despite PG&E’s assertion ratepayers will save money if it closes, a conclusion generally supported by an independent review.

From Los Angeles Times

In the final weeks of his term, Biden’s Department of Energy helped negotiate terminating the contract between PG&E and Ivanpah’s owners.

From Los Angeles Times