Perforation

/ˌpɜːrfəˈreɪʃn/
noun

A hole or a series of holes punched or bored through something.

There's a perforation in this paper where you need to tear it off.
Visual representation of "perforation" - A hole or a series of holes punched or bored through something

Often appears as...

  • perforation in the paper
  • perforation of the eardrum
noun

The action of perforating or being perforated.

The process includes the perforation of the metal sheet.
Visual representation of "perforation" - The action of perforating or being perforated

Often appears as...

  • perforation of material
  • perforation process
noun

A line or small holes in paper allowing a part to be detached.

You can separate the receipt at the perforation.
Visual representation of "perforation" - A line or small holes in paper allowing a part to be detached

Often appears as...

  • perforation on the ticket
  • perforation line
noun

A small hole in a thin material or surface.

The doctor diagnosed her with a perforation in the stomach lining.
Visual representation of "perforation" - A small hole in a thin material or surface

Often appears as...

  • perforation in the organ
  • perforation of the bowel

Usage tips

Technical

noun

A hole or a series of holes punched or bored through something.

There's a perforation in this paper where you need to tear it off.
Visual representation of "perforation" - A hole or a series of holes punched or bored through something

Often appears as...

  • perforation in the paper
  • perforation of the eardrum
noun

The action of perforating or being perforated.

The process includes the perforation of the metal sheet.
Visual representation of "perforation" - The action of perforating or being perforated

Often appears as...

  • perforation of material
  • perforation process
noun

A line or small holes in paper allowing a part to be detached.

You can separate the receipt at the perforation.
Visual representation of "perforation" - A line or small holes in paper allowing a part to be detached

Often appears as...

  • perforation on the ticket
  • perforation line
noun

A small hole in a thin material or surface.

The doctor diagnosed her with a perforation in the stomach lining.
Visual representation of "perforation" - A small hole in a thin material or surface

Often appears as...

  • perforation in the organ
  • perforation of the bowel

Usage tips

Technical

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Visual representation of "perforation"
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Physical Tear

Refers to physical damage that makes materials easier to separate by hand.

Illustration for Physical Tear
Please, tear the invoice along the perforation carefully.
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Intentional Design

Perforation in products is often intentional to designate where to split or open them.

Illustration for Intentional Design
The box has a perforation to help you open it without scissors.
Visual representation of the word "Perforation"

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Video examples

David Bismark: E-voting...

So this is how you vote. You get one of these ballot forms at random, and then you go into the voting booth, and you mark your choices, and you tear along a perforation.

Video examples

David Bismark: E-voting...

So this is how you vote. You get one of these ballot forms at random, and then you go into the voting booth, and you mark your choices, and you tear along a perforation.

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