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perforation
[ pur-fuh-rey-shuhn ]
/ ˌpɜr fəˈreɪ ʃən /
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noun
a hole, or one of a series of holes, bored or punched through something, as those between individual postage stamps of a sheet to facilitate separation.
a hole made or passing through a thing.
the act of perforating.
the condition or state of being perforated.
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British Dictionary definitions for perforation
perforation
/ (ˌpɜːfəˈreɪʃən) /
noun
the act of perforating or the state of being perforated
a hole or holes made in something
- a method of making individual stamps, coupons, etc, easily separable by punching holes along their margins
- the holes punched in this wayAbbreviation: perf
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Medical definitions for perforation
perforation
[ pûr′fə-rā′shən ]
n.
The act of perforating or the state of being perforated.
An abnormal opening in a hollow organ or viscus, as one made by rupture or injury.
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