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As per
/æz pər/prepositional phrase
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As per is a formal phrase meaning in accordance with or according to a specified standard, instruction, or source, often used to denote compliance or reference. In modern contexts, it's frequently employed in professional and bureaucratic settings for clarity and precision, though it's sometimes viewed as overly wordy or redundant in everyday speech.
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Despite its formal air, 'as per' has been criticized in linguistic studies as a classic example of corporate jargon, with research from the Plain English Campaign showing it appears in nearly 60% of business communications, potentially making documents harder to read and contributing to 'jargon fatigue' among readers.
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