pe

1 of 3

noun

: the 17th letter of the Hebrew alphabet see Alphabet Table

PE

2 of 3

abbreviation (1)

1
physical education
2
Prince Edward Island
3
printer's error
4
probable error
5
professional engineer
6
pulmonary embolism

P/E

3 of 3

abbreviation (2)

price/earnings

Examples of pe in a Sentence

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Noun
Flat Feet As your feet age, connective tissues called ligaments can begin to stretch, reducing the height of your arch and leading to a condition commonly known as flat feet (pes planus). Catherine Moyer, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Hebrew

First Known Use

Noun

1823, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pe was in 1823

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“Pe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pe. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

Medical Definition

PE

abbreviation
1
physical examination
2
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