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What is the meaning of pro

Pro is a Latin word meaning "for". It is widely used as a prefix in English language, especially in technical and scientific terms. For example: promote (to move forward), progress (to move ahead).

In technical and scientific terms:

- pro- (prefix): in favour of, supporting, acting on behalf of.

- Protagonist: the leading character or the one who is prominent in a drama, film or other work of fiction.

- Prokaryote: an organism that lacks a nucleus or any other membrane-bound organelles.

- Protein: a molecule that consists of a long chain of amino acids.

- Processor: the part of a computer that controls the execution of instructions.

- Produce: to make or manufacture something.

- Professional: a person who is engaged in a profession or who is proficient in a particular field of activity.

- Program: a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do.

- Project: a planned undertaking, especially one involving considerable effort or expense.

In general usage:

- Pro (noun): a person who is in favor of something or who supports a particular cause, as opposed to someone who is con (against)

- Pro (adverb): in a professional manner or style.

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