overprint
IPA: ˈoʊvɝprɪnt
noun
- (philately) The addition of new text on a previously printed stamp, usually to add a surcharge or change the face value.
verb
- To print over what has already been printed.
- (transitive, philately) To add an overprint to (a stamp).
- (transitive) To print too many copies of.
- (printing) To overlap different colours to avoid gaps.
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Examples of "overprint" in Sentences
- Despite a significant overprint, the first issue managed to sell out at a distribution-level in less than twelve hours.
- Let's just hope that Marvel overprint in large enough numbers, because I'm certain that initial orders aren't going to meet demand ...
- Plus in case they haven't Marvel is saying they are planning a huge overprint and I would assume second and third printings if needed.
- SteveF / mauri pelto, how many / little years of transition from previous to "cold climate" flora is needed to "overprint" such an event?
- And tie it to the polls on Nixon-Bushit -- the "favorability" rating applicable to Nixon-Bushit should be nailed to Thompson as an overprint on his campaign fliers, etc.
- Hibbs posts an excerpt from the publisher's message telling retailers it "will do everything possible to ensure an overprint is on hand to counter huge anticipated demand."
- IMAGE UNITED writer Robert Kirkman said, With an overprint this substantial, this immediate sellout is a clear indication the founders and their pantheon of characters are as hot as ever.
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