Meaning
according to; in accordance with, typically in business or formal contexts
Primary Function
Reference or source marker
Communicative Purpose
To cite a source, standard, or previous agreement in professional or formal situations
Pattern
as per
Core Structure
as per
Função primária
Reference or source marker
Propósito comunicativo
To cite a source, standard, or previous agreement in professional or formal situations
Situações de gatilho
Formal emails, reports, business meetings, or correspondence
Contextos
Professional English, formal writing, or official communications
Padrão
as per
Estrutura central
as per
Slots de substituição
variable noun phrase or name
Colocados típicos
- company policy
- client requirements
- previous discussions
Substituições comuns
- according to
- in accordance with
- as discussed
Erros comuns
using as per in informal contexts or with clauses instead of noun phrases
Similar / contraste
according to, in line with, as stated
Interferências
L1 transfer may lead to using as per with incorrect grammatical structures
Família do chunk
- reference connectors
- formal transitions
Nuance
indicates adherence to a standard, previous agreement, or formal procedure
Efeito pragmático
conveys professionalism, formality, and respect for established agreements or protocols
Dica de memória
our previous agreement
Nota
This phrase is commonly used in professional and formal contexts to indicate that an action or statement is based on a previously agreed-upon standard or source.
Upgrade path
from in accordance with to as per
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