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ream1 /rim/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[reem] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation-noun 1. a standard quantity of paper, consisting of 20 quires or 500 sheets (formerly 480 sheets), or 516 sheets (printer's ream or perfect ream). 2. Usually, reams. a large quantity: He has written reams of poetry.

---- [Origin: 1350-1400; ME rem(e) < MF reime, rame < Sp rezma < Ar rizmahbale]

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