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o·ver·set (

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v. o·ver·set, o·ver·set·ting, o·ver·sets

v.tr.

1. To throw into a confused or disturbed state; upset: "The news is sure to overset him" (Charles Dickens).

2. Printing

a. To set (type or copy) in excess of what is needed.

b. To set too much type for (a given space).

v.intr. Printing

To set too much material for a given space.

n. Printing (

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Too much typeset matter.

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vb [ˌəʊvəˈsɛt] -sets, -setting, -set (tr)

1. to disturb or upset

2. (Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) Printing to set (type or copy) in excess of the space available

n [ˈəʊvəˌsɛt]

(Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) another name for overmatter

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