PPE
Americanabbreviation
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personal protective equipment: specialized clothing or other wearable gear that minimizes one’s exposure to sources of illness or injury, and in medical contexts helps to inhibit the spread of infection to others.
Entering week three of this viral outbreak, the demand for disposable PPE, especially gloves and respirators, has already begun to exceed the supply.
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British. philosophy, politics, and economics.
Gerald is studying PPE at Oxford.
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philosophy, politics, and economics: a university course
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personal protective equipment: clothing and equipment used to ensure personal safety in the workplace
Example Sentences
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Barrowman and Mone were not directors of PPE Medpro - and for a long time they denied any connection with the firm.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
The National Crime Agency is also conducting a separate, criminal investigation into PPE Medpro.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
Part of the problem was the sheer enormity of the initial outbreak, which quickly strained available stocks of tests, medications, and PPE, not to mention hospital beds and healthcare workers’ time.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
While being couriered to the airport, some British passengers - clad in blue PPE - waved and gave thumbs up as they drove past the assembled media.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Every staff member wore PPE, and I'd spotted two EMTs in full hazmat suits coming out of an ambulance.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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