overprint

• Nom désignant ce qui a été ajouté ou imprimé par-dessus une surface imprimée existante, comme une marque, un texte ou un motif supplémentaire.

A noun referring to something that has been added or printed over an existing printed surface, such as an additional mark, text, or design.

1. Added mark on a stamp or documentC1formal

   An additional mark, text, or design printed onto a stamp, banknote, or other printed item, often to change its value or indicate a special use.

   surcharge

   • The stamp had a red overprint to show it was for official use.
   • Collectors value rare overprints on vintage banknotes.
   • The overprint on the document indicated it was a revised edition.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'appliquer un matériau supplémentaire sur une surface déjà imprimée, par exemple en ajoutant du texte, des images ou des éléments de sécurité.

A verb used to indicate the act of printing additional material on an already printed surface, such as adding text, images, or security features.

1. Print additional text or colorsC1formal

   To print extra text, symbols, or colors onto a surface that has already been printed.

   Surimpression

   • The stamp was overprinted with a new date to extend its validity.
   • The designer decided to overprint the poster with a promotional message.
   • The bank overprinted the old currency notes with a security mark.

   Synonymesoverlayprint oversuperimposesurprint