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.

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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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as per

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Built in 1963, the single-family residence spans 2,705 square feet and sits on a sprawling 1.2-acre lot, as per property records.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

The result, as per Ms. Van Erem’s disclosure: a July 2025 agreement with “no admission or finding of wrongdoing and . . . no fine or payment to the federal government.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

After California’s primary day came and went, and poll workers continued to count mail ballots, as per state law, Pratt’s loss became more apparent.

From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026

Our current timeline is unaffected, as time is singular, circular, and linear, and these events have already unfolded, as per the Saeed Theory of Spatial Travel.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly