Britannica Dictionary definition of PER
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for each
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The pay is $12 per hour. [=for every hour you work, you will be paid $12]
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The tickets are $25 per person. [=each ticket costs $25]
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The speed limit is 35 miles per hour.
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The car gets 32 miles per gallon.
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He averages 15 points per game.
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somewhat formal
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as directed by or stated in
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according to
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Per your advice, I accepted their offer.
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The work was done as per [=according to] your instructions.
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As per usual [=as usual], I paid for our meal. [=I paid for our meal, which is what I usually do]