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perforation

/pərˈfɔːrɪˌeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does perforation mean?

noun

The act or process of making a hole or holes in something, or a hole or holes made in something. A perforation can be intentional or accidental.

Example

"The printer's perforation of the paper caused it to tear easily."

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