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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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"A promise was made that the EU would deliver their side of the Deal and, as per Agreement, cut their Tariffs to ZERO!"

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Acting on behalf of Brooke's father Lee Wiggins, Christian Weaver argued that, had checks been done, the swing should have been removed by the authority, "as per policy".

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Stripping out certain one-time items in the latest period, Halliburton logged first-quarter adjusted earnings of 55 cents a share, handily beating the mean analyst estimate of 50 cents a share, as per FactSet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The primary suite comes complete with dual baths and a walk-in closet “fit for royalty,” as per the listing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The room contained two narrow beds, and a thick layer of dust covered everything as per usual in Daffodil Manor.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland