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overprinting

The correct spelling is overprinting.

How to pronounce overprinting

verb

Say it like: Ove-rpr-int-ing

The correct spelling is overprinting. To print over what has already been printed. For example: "The unpopular comic book was overprinted, leaving many retailers with dozens of unsaleable copies."

Usage Examples

The unpopular comic book was overprinted, leaving many retailers with dozens of unsaleable copies.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To print over what has already been printed.
  2. 2.To add an overprint to (a stamp).
  3. 3.To print too many copies of.
  4. 4.To overlap different colours to avoid gaps.

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