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verb Download 🔗Share To print over what has already been printed. Examples : "The teacher decided to overprint the homework assignment with a note reminding students about the upcoming test. " technology writing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To add an overprint to (a stamp). Examples : "The postal service decided to overprint the old stamps with a new price when postage rates increased. " stationery writing mark Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To print too many copies of. Examples : "The unpopular comic book was overprinted, leaving many retailers with dozens of unsaleable copies." business industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To overlap different colours to avoid gaps. Examples : "The printer will overprint the blue ink with red to avoid any white gaps in the final design. " color technical industry art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
