plate mark
A 'plate mark' can refer to a mark in printing or a legal emblem on precious metals, indicating different things based on the context.
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Definition
C1Printing
(technical)An indentation on paper caused by the edge of a printing plate during the printing process.
Example
- The plate mark on the old map was clearly visible.
C1Metallurgy
(technical, legal)A legal emblem stamped into precious metals to indicate their purity and value.
Example
- The plate mark on the silverware confirmed its authenticity.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "plate mark":
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