p (EN)

letter, noun, symbol

letter “p”

1. the lowercase form of the letter "P"
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   The word "pen" starts with the letter "p".

noun “p”

1. abbreviation of "page"
   See the chart on p 24 for more details, or read pp 26–28.

symbol “p”

1. abbreviation of penny (1/100 of a dollar) or pence (1/100 of a pound)
   I bought a bag of sweets for 99p at the corner shop.
2. abbreviation of "progressive scan" in video compression (the entire frame is drawn at the same time)
   For a clearer picture, choose a TV that supports 1080p.
3. the symbol for proton in physics
   In a water molecule, H₂O, each hydrogen atom contributes one p.
4. the symbol for pressure in physics
   The formula for pressure is p = F/A, where F is the force applied, and A is the area.
5. piano (indication to play in quiet manner in music)
   The sheet music indicated with a "p" that the next section should be played softly.