basis weight

ba·sis weight

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bey-sis weyt]
- /ˈbeɪ sɪs weɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bey-sis weyt]
- /ˈbeɪ sɪs weɪt/

Definition of basis weight words

noun basis weight the weight in pounds of a ream of paper of a basic size, usually 25 × 38 inches (63 × 96 cm) for book stock, 17 × 22 inches (43 × 55 cm) for writing stock, and 20 × 26 inches (50 × 66 cm) for cover stock. 1

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basis weight popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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