The meaning of "pip" depends on the context:
- In Python programming, pip is a package manager used for installing and managing software packages written in Python. It stands for "Pip Installs Packages" and is widely used to install Python libraries from the Python Package Index (PyPI).
- In employment, PIP stands for "Performance Improvement Plan." It is a formal plan used by employers to address an employee's underperformance, outlining specific goals, timelines, and support to help the employee improve performance.
- In the UK social benefits system, PIP means "Personal Independence Payment," which helps people with long-term health conditions or disabilities with extra living costs.
- More generally, "pip" can also mean a small seed in fruit, a dot on dice or playing cards, or a small high-pitched sound, for example, the chirping of chicks.
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