pi
ˈpaɪ
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Definition of pi - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
alphabetTECH.sixteenth letter of the Greek alphabetTECH.
  • The symbol for pi is widely used in mathematics..
2.
mathematicsTECH.mathematical constant approximately 3.14159TECH.
  • Pi is crucial in calculating circle areas.
3.
printingDatedjumbled pile of printer's typeDated
  • The printer accidentally created a pi of letters.
disarray jumble mess

Verb

tr.
1.
disorderDatedUKmix up or disorganize somethingDatedUK
  • She pi'd the files on her desk.
disorganize jumble muddle
2.
printing errorDatedto spill or scatter type in confusionDated
  • The apprentice accidentally pied the entire page of type..
scatter spill

Adjective

1.
printingDatedrelating to the typeface of mixed typeDated
  • The document was printed in pi typeface..
assorted mixed varied
2.
typographyDatednot part of the usual font setDated
  • The document used pi characters for emphasis.
special
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Expressions with pi

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pi-mesonn.
type of meson consisting of a quark and an antiquark
The pi-meson plays a crucial role in the study of quantum chromodynamics..

Origin of pi

Greek, pi (letter name)

Terms related to pi

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alphabetconstantgeometryGreeklettermathematicsratiosymbolcirclecircumferenceirrationaltranscendental

Examples of pi in a sentence

  • In ancient texts, pi is often seen in mathematical contexts.
  • Engineers use pi in various calculations.
  • Pi appears in many mathematical formulas.
  • The workshop was cluttered with pi after the mishap.
  • Sorting the pi of type took hours.
  • The wind pi'd the papers all over the room.

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  1. French:pi, mélanger, ...
  2. German:Pi, durcheinanderbringen, ...
  3. Italian:pi greco, mescolare, ...
  4. Spanish:pi, desordenar, ...
  5. Portuguese:pi, desorganizar, ...
  6. Chinese:希腊字母π, 弄乱, ...
  7. Japanese:パイ, めちゃくちゃにする, ...
  8. Arabic:بِي, بَعْثَرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:פִּי, לְבַלְגֵּן, ...
  10. Russian:пи, перемешать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пі, переплутувати, ...
  12. Hindi:पाई, गड़बड़ करना, ...
PI
ˈpaɪ

Definition of PI - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

1.
acr: private investigatorperson who finds out secrets for others
  • The PI solved the mystery quickly.
detective investigator sleuth
2.
acr: principal investigatorTECH.main person responsible for a research projectTECH.
  • The PI submitted the final report to the committee.
principal investigator
3.
acr: Perimeter InstituteTECH.research center focused on theoretical physics and mathTECH.
  • PI hosts many famous physicists.
Perimeter Institute
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ADHD-PIabbr.
type of ADHD with mostly trouble paying attention
She was diagnosed with ADHD-PI last year.

Terms related to PI

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agentexaminergumshoeinquireroperativeresearcherspytrackercoordinatordirectorexperimentmanager

Examples of PI in a sentence

  • She hired a PI to track her missing brother.
  • The PI coordinated the research team's efforts.
  • As the PI, she oversaw the entire study.
  • PI offers advanced seminars in quantum theory.
  • Many breakthroughs have come from PI researchers.

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  1. French:détective privé, chercheur principal, ...
  2. German:Privatdetektiv, PI, ...
  3. Italian:detective privato, PI, ...
  4. Spanish:detective privado, investigador principal, ...
  5. Portuguese:DP, IP, ...
  6. Chinese:私家侦探, 首席研究员, ...
  7. Japanese:探偵, 主任研究者, ...
  8. Arabic:محقق خاص, الباحث الرئيسي, ...
  9. Hebrew:בלש פרטי, חוקר ראשי, ...
  10. Russian:частный детектив, главный исследователь, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Приватний детектив, головний дослідник, ...
  12. Hindi:निजी अन्वेषक, पीआई, ...
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