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as per

American  
[az pur] / ˈæz ˈpɜr /

preposition

  1. according to or in conformity with; per.

    As per the doctor’s orders, I’m taking a daily vitamin and cutting down on sugar.

    All our window coverings can be customized as per individual requirements.


idioms

  1. (as) per u·su·al, in the normal or habitual way.

    As per usual, all my errands took much longer than expected.

    I made the dough as per usual, but with melted butter instead of oil.

Etymology

Origin of as per

First recorded in 1665–75


Example Sentences

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But also as per usual, we shouldn’t have to.

From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2026

Revenue rose 9.4% to $1.48 billion, topping the average analyst target of $1.46 billion, as per FactSet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

The meeting has to take place before 31 December as per reports, after the previous one was adjourned for lack of quorum, but no new date has yet been announced.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Parent pickup took place at Beverly Vista Middle School as per usual, according to Santillana.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Morrie’s brother, David—who still walked with a limp from his childhood polio—lifted the shovel and tossed dirt in the grave, as per tradition.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom

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