Dictionary
im•print
Pronunciation: (
—n.im'print;
—v.im-print'), [key]—
n.
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. Bibliog.
a. the name of a book's publisher printed on the title page or elsewhere, usually with the place and date of publication.
b. the statement of such information in a bibliographic description of a printed work.
c. 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.
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v.t.
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. Animal Behav., Psychol.to acquire or establish by imprinting.
6. to make an imprint upon.
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v.i.
to make an impression; have an effect.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
