PE
ˌpiːˈiː
Definition

Definition of PE - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

1.
acr: physical educationschool subject where kids exercise and play sports
  • We have PE class every Monday and Wednesday.
gym phys ed physical training
2.
acr: pulmonary embolismTECH.blockage in lung arteriesTECH.
  • PE can cause sudden chest pain and difficulty breathing.
3.
acr: private equityTECH.money invested in private companies for growthTECH.
  • The startup secured PE to expand its business rapidly.
venture capital

Abbreviation

1.
abr: polyethyleneTECH.common plastic used for containers and bagsTECH.
  • This bottle is made of PE.
polyethylene
2.
abr: Prince Edward IslandRareprovince in eastern Canada known for beaches and potatoesRare
  • We visited PE last summer for vacation.
PEI Prince Edward Island
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PE uniform
uniform worn in physical education classes
alongside PE firm
investment alongside a private equity firm

Examples of PE in a sentence

  • Many students look forward to PE for a break.
  • The sudden chest pain was due to a PE.
  • PE can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
  • PE firms are investing heavily in tech startups.
  • The PE sector is seeing unprecedented growth.
  • The bag is labeled as PE for recycling.

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  1. French:EPS, PE, ...
  2. German:Sport, Lungenembolie, ...
  3. Italian:educazione fisica, Isola del Principe Edoardo, ...
  4. Spanish:EF, IPE, ...
  5. Portuguese:EF, IPE, ...
  6. Chinese:体育, 聚乙烯, ...
  7. Japanese:体育, PE, ...
  8. Arabic:التربية البدنية, بولي ايثيلين, ...
  9. Hebrew:חִנּוּךְ גּוּפָנִי, פּוֹלִיאֶַתִילֵן, ...
  10. Russian:физкультура, ПЭ, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ФВ, ПЕ, ...
  12. Hindi:शारीरिक शिक्षा, पीई, ...
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