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PRINTER'S REAM

\pɹˈɪntəz ɹˈiːm], \pɹˈɪntəz ɹˈiːm], \p_ɹ_ˈɪ_n_t_ə_z ɹ_ˈiː_m]\

Definitions of PRINTER'S REAM

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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As opposed to the 500 sheets contained in a normal ream, the printer ream has 516 sheets, taking into account the waste incurred during printing and paper handling.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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