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adjective per·fo·rat·ed \ ˈpər-fə-ˌrā-təd \

Definition of perforated

1 :having a hole or perforations; especially :having a specified number of perforations in 20 millimeters
  • the stamps are perforated 10
2 :characterized by perforation
  • a perforated ulcer

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Examples of perforated in a Sentence

  1. a pad with perforated sheets of paper

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First Known Use of perforated

15th century

PERFORATED Defined for English Language Learners

perforated

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adjective

Definition of perforated for English Language Learners

  • : having a hole or a series of holes

  • of paper, cardboard, etc. : having a line of small holes to make tearing easy and neat

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adjective per·fo·rat·ed \ -fə-ˌrāt-əd \

medical Definition of perforated

:having a hole or series of holes :characterized by perforation
  • a perforated eardrum

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