pert
[ purt ]
/ pɜrt /
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adjective, pert·er, pert·est.
boldly forward in speech or behavior; impertinent; saucy.
jaunty and stylish; chic; natty.
lively; sprightly; in good health.
Obsolete. clever.
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Origin of pert
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pertly, adverbpertness, nounOther definitions for pert (2 of 3)
PERT
[ purt ]
/ pɜrt /
noun
a management method of controlling and analyzing a system or program using periodic time and money reports, often computer generated, to determine dollar and labor status at any given time.
Origin of PERT
P(rogram)E(valuation and)R(eview)T(echnique)
Other definitions for pert (3 of 3)
pert.
abbreviation
pertaining.
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British Dictionary definitions for pert (1 of 2)
pert
/ (pɜːt) /
adjective
saucy, impudent, or forward
jauntya pert little hat
obsolete clever or brisk
Derived forms of pert
pertly, adverbpertness, nounWord Origin for pert
C13: variant of earlier apert, from Latin apertus open, from aperīre to open; influenced by Old French aspert, from Latin expertus expert
British Dictionary definitions for pert (2 of 2)
PERT
/ (pɜːt) /
n acronym for
programme evaluation and review technique
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