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FPE

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Abbreviation for "Fire Protection Engineering." FPE is a specialized branch of engineering that focuses on designing systems and strategies to prevent and control fire incidents in various structures and environments.

Example sentence: "John studied FPE in college and now works as a fire protection engineer, ensuring buildings are safe from fire hazards."

Sense 2:

Abbreviation for "Federal Pacific Electric." FPE is a company that manufactured electrical equipment, such as circuit breakers, panels, and transformers, primarily from the 1950s to the 1980s.

Example sentence: "Older homes may still have FPE circuit breakers, which are known for their potential safety hazards and are often recommended to be replaced."

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Third-person singular present tense of the verb "FPE." It refers to the act of labeling or marking something with the abbreviation "FPE."

Example sentence: "The technician fpe'd the boxes to indicate they contain fire protection equipment."