PPE (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

abbreviation, noun
  1. specialized clothing or other wearable gear that minimizes one’s exposure to sources of illness or injury, and in medical contexts helps to inhibit the spread of infection to others: Entering week three of this viral outbreak, the demand for disposable PPE, especially gloves and respirators, has already begun to exceed the supply.
  2. philosophy, politics, and economics: Gerald is studying PPE at Oxford.
abbreviation for
  1. philosophy, politics, and economics: a university course
  2. personal protective equipment: clothing and equipment used to ensure personal safety in the workplace
PPE (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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