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ream
1[reem]
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.
Usually reams. a large quantity.
He has written reams of poetry.
ream
2[reem]
verb (used with object)
to enlarge to desired size (a previously bored hole) by means of a reamer.
to clear with a reamer; remove or press out by reaming.
to extract the juice from.
to ream an orange.
Slang.
to scold or reprimand severely (usually followed byout ).
to cheat; defraud.
ream
1/ ː /
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
informal(often plural) a large quantity, esp of written matter
he wrote reams
ream
2/ ː /
verb
to enlarge (a hole) by use of a reamer
to extract (juice) from (a citrus fruit) using a reamer
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of ream1
Origin of ream2
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of ream1
Origin of ream2
Example Sentences
There will be reams of statistics, produced by government, and the official number crunchers, the OBR, and then days of analysis by think tanks and experts in the aftermath.
Susan became immediately concerned about the fire risk in her own home, particularly with Robert's collection of books and the reams of paper they contain.
Annual Energy Outlook projects long-term trends, based on multiple scenarios, and customarily provides detailed analysis discussing key takeaways from reams of data.
A small table-turned-desk, where the couple deal with reams of disaster recovery paperwork.
QAnon has generated reams of "prophecies" that have never come to pass.
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