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phys.

American  

abbreviation

  1. physical.

  2. physician.

  3. physics.

  4. physiological.

  5. physiology.


phys. British  

abbreviation

  1. physical

  2. physician

  3. physics

  4. physiological

  5. physiology

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Maiden Noir: Designed in Seattle and made in Japan, Nin Truong’s monochromatic drawstring pants, sweatshirts and shorts are appropriate for the upper echelons of an urban phys. ed. class.

From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2017

Instead of just exhorting the kids to turn out for the run, phys. ed. teacher Christy Neff begins training them many weeks before it is held.

From Washington Post • Apr. 17, 2012

I really thought I'd have one pro fight, start teaching phys. ed., maybe raise a family.

From Time Magazine Archive

There long-haired boys and girls help screen prospective teachers, call staff members by their first names, and get phys. ed. credit for karate.

From Time Magazine Archive

Quentin, his B’s in phys. ed. catching up with him, was the salutatorian, tied with Billy.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam