Definitions

1. noun

a unit of measurement, especially for the area or volume of a rectangle or a prism.

“The store charges $5 per square foot for carpeting.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is used to make or provide something.

“The company hired a new artist per for their advertising campaign.”

3. adverb

by each or every one; for each of the people or things involved.

“She earns $50 per hour working as a freelancer.”

4. preposition

through; during; from one end to the other.

“The river flows per the mountains.”

5. prefix

through, from one end to the other.

“The per capita income is calculated by dividing the total income by the population.”

6. adverb

in each of the places or things mentioned.

“The team won per each of the five matches they played.”