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ream Definition and Meaning in English (ream definition)

noun
Synonyms:packbundle
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Ream definition: A ream is a standard unit of quantity for paper, typically comprising 500 sheets.

Definitions of Ream

  1. 1noun

    A ream is a standard unit of quantity for paper, typically comprising 500 sheets.

  2. 2verb

    To ream means to enlarge, shape, or smooth a hole using a specialized rotating tool.

  3. 3verb(informal)

    Informally, to ream someone means to criticize or scold them very harshly.

Example Sentences

casual

“Please order another ream of printer paper for the office.”

business

“The mechanic had to ream out the cylinder to fit the new part.”

informal

“My boss really reamed me out for being late to the meeting.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensereamed
present participlereaming
agent nounreamer

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Ream definition: A ream is a standard unit of quantity for paper, typically comprising 500 sheets.
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