before the present

noun Archaeology.

1. See B.P.(def 4).

1. Bachelor of Pharmacy.
2. Bachelor of Philosophy.
3. Finance. basis point.
4. Archaeology. before the present: (in radiocarbon dating) in a specified amount of time or at a specified point in time before a.d. 1950: between 2 and 3 million years B.P.; human groups living in cities by 5000 B.P.
5. Commerce. bills payable.