What does overprint mean?

Definitions for overprint
ˌoʊ vərˈprɪnt; ˈoʊ vərˌprɪntover·print

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. overprint, surprintverb

    something added by overprinting

  2. overprint, print oververb

    print (additional text or colors) onto an already imprinted paper

Wiktionary

  1. overprintnoun

    The addition of new text on a previously printed stamp, usually to add a surcharge or change the face value.

  2. overprintverb

    To add an overprint.

  3. overprintverb

    To overlap different colours to avoid gaps.

Wikipedia

  1. Overprint

    An overprint is an additional layer of text or graphics added to the face of a postage or revenue stamp, postal stationery, banknote or ticket after it has been printed. Post offices most often use overprints for internal administrative purposes such as accounting but they are also employed in public mail. Well-recognized varieties include commemorative overprints which are produced for their public appeal and command significant interest in the field of philately.

ChatGPT

  1. overprint

    Overprint refers to the process of printing one layer of ink over another while producing printed materials, such as photographs, postcards, or stamps. The secondary layer may contain additional texts, images, security features, or color enhancements. Overprinting can also refer to printing additional elements on an already printed material.

Wikidata

  1. Overprint

    An overprint is an additional layer of text or graphics added to the face of a postage stamp or banknote after it has been printed. Post offices most often use overprints for internal administrative purposes such as accounting but they are also employed in public mail. The most well-recognized varieties are commemorative overprints which are produced for their public appeal and command significant interest in the field of philately.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms

  1. overprint

    Information printed or stamped upon a map or chart, in addition to that originally printed, to show data of importance or special use.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of overprint in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of overprint in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of overprint in a Sentence

  1. Leonard Augsburger:

    By examining the sticker and the overprint, it is clear that the sticker was applied after the front was printed and before the serial number and seal were applied, the placement of the sticker is intriguing -- if it were placed in most areas of Del Monte note it would not be possible to prove that it was applied between the second and third stage. This suggests a deliberate placement.

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