ream
/ɹiːm/
Meanings
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noun
A large quantity or pile of something, especially paper.
- "He read through a ream of documents before making his decision."
- "The printer ran out of paper, we need to buy a ream to continue."
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verb transitive
To read or study something in great detail.
- "I will ream every line of this textbook before the exam."
- "The lawyer reamed through the contract to find any loopholes."
Pronunciation
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Synonyms
dig out , nail , root , tap , bunch , load , pile
Rhymes
Words rhyming with reamteam , seem , reams
Variants
List of all variants of ream that leads to same resultream , reams , reamed , reaming
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant 'a bundle of paper', from Old French 'reme' meaning 'a roll' or 'a bundle'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
A ream of paper contains approximately 500 sheets.
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The term 'ream' is also used in dentistry to refer to the cylindrical shape of the root of a tooth.
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In the United States, a ream of paper was originally defined as 480 sheets, but this was later changed to 500 sheets.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
pile: A collection of things stacked on top of each other.
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bundle: A collection of things tied or wrapped together.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'ream' is often used metaphorically to represent a large quantity or pile of something, such as data or information. In music, 'Ream' is the name of a progressive rock band.
How to Memorize "ream"
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visualize
- Visualize a large pile or bundle of something, such as papers or books.
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associate
- Associate the word 'ream' with the image of a large pile or bundle.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic device by remembering 'R-E-A-M' stands for 'Read Every And Amount'.
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