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Vocabulary Entry
ream
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A quantity of paper, typically consisting of 500 sheets.
Example Sentences
"I ordered a ream of printer paper for the office."
"The school needed another ream for their art project."
"She bought a ream of cardstock for her scrapbook."
V
verb
To prepare or convert paper or other material into sheets or to increase the size of a hole or opening.
Example Sentences
"The worker will ream the edges of the metal to ensure a smooth finish."
"He needs to ream the hole in order to fit the pipe correctly."
"Can you ream the paper before printing to prevent jams?"