What does overprint mean?
Definitions for overprint
ˌoʊ vərˈprɪnt; ˈoʊ vərˌprɪntover·print
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Princeton's WordNet
overprint, surprintverb
something added by overprinting
overprint, print oververb
print (additional text or colors) onto an already imprinted paper
Wiktionary
overprintnoun
The addition of new text on a previously printed stamp, usually to add a surcharge or change the face value.
overprintverb
To add an overprint.
overprintverb
To overlap different colours to avoid gaps.
Wikipedia
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
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
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
overprint
Information printed or stamped upon a map or chart, in addition to that originally printed, to show data of importance or special use.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of overprint in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of overprint in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of overprint in a Sentence
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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