Word
perforated
Phoneticsper·fo·rat·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɝfɝˌeɪtɪd/
UK/pˈɜːfəɹˌeɪtɪd/
Definition
adj. having a row of small holes that make it easy to tear or let air through. You often see this on paper or stamps.
adj. pierced with a series of small holes, typically to facilitate easy separation or to allow for ventilation. Often used as a participial adjective to describe manufactured goods.
Examples
“The notebook has perforated pages for easy removal.”
“The architect specified perforated metal panels to allow natural light into the building while maintaining privacy.”
“Each sheet of stamps is carefully perforated during the printing process to ensure that collectors can separate them without damaging the delicate edges of the paper.”
Examples
simple
“The notebook has perforated pages for easy removal.”
contextual
“The architect specified perforated metal panels to allow natural light into the building while maintaining privacy.”
complex
“Each sheet of stamps is carefully perforated during the printing process to ensure that collectors can separate them without damaging the delicate edges of the paper.”
Usage
Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun.
Real-World Examples
“Firstly, there was the awkward process of separating the perforated disc from its square setting without ripping the thing in two.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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