Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quire
noun
kwīr
Definition
A unit of measurement for paper, typically consisting of 24 or sometimes 25 sheets.
Examples
- He bought a quire of paper to complete his homework.
- The printer ordered a quire of the finest quality paper.
Meaning
The term ‘quire’ refers to a collection of sheets of paper that are stacked together and often used in printing or writing.
Synonyms
- ream
- batch
- set
