Imprint (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a mark made by pressure; a mark or figure impressed or printed on something.
  2. any impression or impressed effect: He left the imprint of his thought on all succeeding scholars.
  3. Bibliography.
    • the name of a book's publisher printed on the title page or elsewhere, usually with the place and date of publication.
    • the statement of such information in a bibliographic description of a printed work.
    • a name, title, or other designation by which all or certain specific books of a publisher are identified.
  4. any marketing name used by a company or organization for a product line; brand or label.
  5. the printer's name and address as indicated on any printed matter.
verb (used with object)
  1. to impress (a quality, character, distinguishing mark, etc.).
  2. to produce (a mark) on something by pressure.
  3. to bestow, as a kiss.
  4. to fix firmly on the mind, memory, etc.
  5. to acquire or establish by imprinting.
  6. to make an imprint upon.
verb (used without object)
  1. to make an impression; have an effect.
noun (ˈɪmprɪnt)
  1. a mark or impression produced by pressure, printing, or stamping
  2. a characteristic mark or indication; stamp
  3. the publisher's name and address, usually with the date of publication, in a book, pamphlet, etc
  4. the printer's name and address on any printed matter
verb (ɪmˈprɪnt)
  1. to produce (a mark, impression, etc) on (a surface) by pressure, printing, or stamping
  2. to establish firmly; impress; stamp
  3. (of young animals) to undergo the process of imprinting
Imprint (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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