Meaning Of The Word Ream

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ream
If you say that there are reams of paper or reams of writing, you mean that there are large amounts of it.

ream in American English 1
a unit of measure for a quantity of paper: the quantity varies from 480 sheets (20 quires) to 516 sheets, depending on the manufacturer
noun: a standard quantity of paper, consisting of 20 quires or 500 sheets (formerly 480 sheets), or 516 sheets (printer's ream or perfect ream)

ream in American English 2
to enlarge (a hole) as with a reamer
transitive verb: to enlarge to desired size (a previously bored hole) by means of a reamer

ream in British English 1
noun: a number of sheets of paper, formerly 480 sheets ( short ream), now 500 sheets (long ream) or 516 sheets (printer's ream or perfect ream). One ream is equal to 20 quires

ream in British English 2
to enlarge (a hole) by use of a reamer

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