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