Peirce

American  

[purs, peers] / pɜrs, pɪərs /

noun

1. Benjamin, 1809–80, U.S. mathematician.

2. Charles Sanders 1839–1914, U.S. philosopher, mathematician, and physicist.

3. a male given name.

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Peirce British  

/ pɪəs /

noun

1. Charles Sanders. 1839–1914, US logician, philosopher, and mathematician; pioneer of pragmatism

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Example Sentences

SEC commissioners Peirce and Mark Uyeda opposed the budget, saying it was too large despite being a smaller increase from the previous year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hester Peirce, one of the two Republicans on the SEC, carried their ball into its meeting room.

From Los Angeles Times

A temporary evacuation center has been set up at Olive Peirce Middle School, at 1521 Hanson Lane in Ramona, which lies in an area that falls under the evacuation warning.

From Los Angeles Times

The veterinarian, Dana Peirce, was present at the bill signing, standing behind the lectern alongside medical providers in white jackets, several lawmakers and the executive director of the Maine Council of Churches.

From Seattle Times

The veterinarian, Dana Peirce, was present at the bill signing, standing behind the lectern alongside medical providers in white jackets, lawmakers and a clergy member.

From Washington Times