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o·ver·print
(ō′vər-prĭnt′)tr.v. o·ver·print·ed, o·ver·print·ing, o·ver·prints
To imprint over with something more, especially to print over with another color.
n. (ō′vər-prĭnt′)
1. A mark or impression made by overprinting.
2.
a. A mark or words printed over a postage stamp to note a change in use or a special occasion.
b. A stamp so marked.
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overprint
vb
(Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) (tr) to print (additional matter or another colour) on a sheet of paper
n
1. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) additional matter or another colour printed onto a previously printed sheet
2. (Philately) additional matter, other than a change in face value, applied to a finished postage stamp by printing, stamping, etc. See also surcharge5, provisional2
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o•ver•print
(v. ˌoʊ vərˈprɪnt; n. ˈoʊ vərˌprɪnt)v.t.
1. to print (additional material) over something already printed.
n. 2. something overprinted, esp. something printed on the face of a stamp that signifies a new function for the stamp or a change in the authority issuing it.
3. a stamp with an overprint.
[1850]
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overprint
Information printed or stamped upon a map or chart, in addition to that originally printed, to show data of importance or special use.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
overprint
Past participle: overprinted
Gerund: overprinting
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| Noun | 1. | overprint - something added by overprinting print - a picture or design printed from an engraving |
| Verb | 1. | overprint - print (additional text or colors) onto an already imprinted paper surcharge - print a new denomination on a stamp or a banknote |
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