overprint (redirected from overprints)

o·ver·print  (vr-prnt)

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. (vr-prnt)

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

Verb

to print (additional matter or another colour) onto (something already printed)

Noun

additional matter or another colour printed onto something already printed

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	overprint - something added by overprinting surprint print - a picture or design printed from an engraving
Verb	1.	overprint - print (additional text or colors) onto an already imprinted paper print over print, impress - reproduce by printing surcharge - print a new denomination on a stamp or a banknote

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