watermark
0 antonyms and opposites of watermark, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A faint design pressed into paper, visible when held up to light, often used to prove authenticity.
How to use watermark
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Etymology
A compound of "water" and "mark" — originally referring to the faint mark left by water, later adopted for the paper-printing technique.
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What does “watermark” mean?
The word “watermark” means a faint design pressed into paper, visible when held up to light, often used to prove authenticity. In plain terms, a faint identifying mark, whether pressed into paper, overlaid on media, or left by rising water.
How do you pronounce “watermark”?
“Watermark” is pronounced WAW-tuh-mahk (/ˈwɔːtəmɑːk/ in IPA).
How do you use “watermark” in a sentence?
Here is “watermark” used in a sentence: “She held the banknote up to the light to check the watermark.”
What part of speech is “watermark”?
Depending on how it is used, “watermark” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “watermark” have?
“Watermark” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a faint design pressed into paper, visible when held up to light, often used to prove authenticity.