watermarking

/ˈwɔtərˌmɑrkɪŋ/
noun
  1. The process of putting a hidden or visible mark (a watermark) into paper, images, or digital files to show who made them or to prevent copying.
    • Many artists add watermarking to their online portfolios to deter theft.
    • The company uses digital watermarking to protect its photographs from being used without permission.
    • Watermarking on banknotes makes them harder to counterfeit.
  2. A faint design or pattern pressed into paper during its production, visible when held up to light, often showing a logo or symbol.
    • The watermarking on the letterhead showed the university's crest.
    • High-quality stationery often has subtle watermarking as a mark of craftsmanship.
    • She noticed the watermarking on the old document proved it was authentic.
Synonyms
verb
  1. Present participle of watermark; to mark (paper, images, or digital files) with a watermark.
    • I spent the afternoon watermarking my digital artwork for the online gallery.
    • The designer is watermarking all the preview images before sending them to the client.
    • They are watermarking the new currency to prevent forgery.
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